Donald Schoenick

Donald E. Schoenick, age 91, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025 at Wisconsin Rapids Health Services.

Services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at St. John Lutheran Church in Kellner. Rev. Matthew Lorfeld will officiate. Burial will be at a later date at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00 until the time of services on Thursday at the church.

Donald was born January 27, 1934 in Wisconsin Rapids to Walter and Gertrude (Martin) Schoenick. He married Ardell Popp on November 5, 1956 in Wisconsin Rapids. She passed away on January 20, 2024.

Donald served his country as a member of the National Guard. He spent his entire career working at Georgia-Pacific Corp. (now Domtar). He was hired in 1952 as a roll-wrapper in the finishing department at the Nekoosa mill and retired as a turbine operator in at the Port Edwards mill after 41 years of service.

Donald loved anything to do with the outdoors including fishing, hunting, camping, biking, canoeing, and golfing. He was an avid Green Bay Packer fan. He was a “Mr. Fix It”, fixing or repairing anything friends or family needed. Donald loved exploring the beautiful landscapes of Wisconsin on motorcycle rides with his wife Ardell.

Donald is survived by his children: Dale (Bonnie Hansen) Schoenick, Dean (Deb) Schoenick, Dennis Schoenick, Jackie (Rob Joosten) Schoenick; grandchildren: Stephanie (Rusty) Roe, Jason Schoenick, Josh (Debbie) Schoenick, Sara (Jesse) Petta; great-grandchildren: Amber, Brooklyn, Callie, Dominic, Evan, Francis, Ally, Hayden, Izzy and Lexi; brother Walter Jr. (Sandra) Schoenick; brother-in-law, Gerald O’Neill; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Ardell; son Donald Jr.; brother William (Helen) Schoenick; and sisters Carol O’Neill and Marie Schoenick.

The family would like to thank the staff at Wisconsin Rapids Health Services and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice for their support and compassionate care.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Wood County Humane Society.

Herman-Taylor Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.