Judge Loren C Schoenberger

Loren Charles Schoenberger ("Judge,""Dutch," or "Elcee") passed away in his sleep January 22, 2017, at Fairhaven Home where he was recovering from a fall at home several weeks previously. He had recently celebrated his 97th birthday on January 17th and was a lifelong resident of the Upper Sandusky area. He was born to Ralph and Anna (Binau) Schoenberger on a farm in Wyandot County, one of three siblings, Galen of Upper Sandusky and Dorothy Frith of Columbus. In 1938, he graduated from Salem High School in a class of 9 students. He was married for 63 years to Georgia Lianos Schoenberger who passed away in 2009. He has two daughters, Jill (Robert) Simmons of Ada, and Jan (Charles) Kiess of Madison, four grandchildren: Peter, Sara, Aaron, and Emily; and two great-grandchildren, as well as nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his favorite cat, Whitie. In 1938, he entered Ohio Northern University, but his studies were interrupted by WWII, during which time he served on a supply ship in the Mediterranean and Pacific theaters from 1941-1946, rising to the rank of first lieutenant. Returning to ONU, he graduated from law school in 1949. He was president of the Delta Sig Fraternity and served as its board member on the ONU campus for many years. In Upper Sandusky, he practiced law for over 50 years at Stansbery, Schoenberger, and Scheck and surrendered his Bar Association license to the Supreme Court at the age of 90. After serving as Justice of the Peace for Crane Township in 1950, he served as Municipal Court judge in Upper Sandusky from 1958-1985, earning Superior Judicial Service Awards ten years running. He was also licensed to practice in US Tax Court, US District Court, and US Board of Immigration Appeals. The Judge was civic-minded throughout his lifetime. His service included being a life member in the VFW post 2842 and Elks Lodge 83. He actively participated in the Lions Club, the Rod and Gun Club, the Wyandot County Sportsman Club, the Aladdin Shriners, the County, State, and National Bar Associations, and the Ohio Judicial Council. He was most proud of his service on the Library Board in helping to establish the current library building. He also served on the Board of United Development Inc. which established an industrial park in Upper Sandusky. Always a nature lover, he helped plant numerous flowers and trees for the town's beautification project. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, a Ram and a Buckeye Booster. The Judge was a fixture around town who knew everybody and enjoyed relating anecdotes from previous experiences. Throughout his years, he found time for many fishing trips on Lake Erie, in Canada, and in local ponds and reservoirs. He was a treasured fishing companion, congenial and generous, with an insightful sense of humor and an upbeat, spirited personality. His travels included all the states except Alaska, as well as trips to Europe with his family and friends. His daughters remember him as a patient and loving father. His grandchildren remember him as always ready to fly kites, go fishing with them and support their educational endeavors. He was a man of calm demeanor and quiet dignity who will be sadly missed but richly remembered. Funeral services will be held on Fri. Jan. 27, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. at the BRINGMAN CLARK Funeral Home with Pastor Joe Trester officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. before the services on Fri. at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Old Mission Cemetery with Military Honors conducted by the Upper Sandusky Veterans Color Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to St Paul Lutheran Church, Upper Sandusky Community Library, Wyandot County Humane Society or Upper Sandusky Lion's Club in care of BRINGMAN CLARK Funeral Home 226 E. Wyandot Ave. Upper Sandusky, OH 43351. To extend a condolence or share a memory visit www.BringmanClark.com

Judge Loren C Schoenberger

January 17, 1920 - January 22, 2017