Obituary of Lester L. Schoenike

Lester L. Schoenike Of Waukesha, passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2011 lovingly surrounded by his family at Linden Grove Health Care Center - Waukesha at the age of 91. He was born on March 18, 1919 in Birnamwood, WI the son of Carl and Alma (Lemke) Schoenike. Lester proudly served in the U.S. Army Air Corp. from 1941 - 1945 during WWII. He served in Europe and North Africa and th received 2 oak leaf clusters and 12 battle stars. He served in the 4 Fighter Squadron and the nd 52 Fighter group. Lester was an active member of Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church and sang in the choir for over 50 years. He retired as a foreman of the Fly Wheel Dept. of Waukesha Engine in 1983 after 37 years. Lester will be sadly missed by his wife, Adeline of 64 years; his children, Gary (Lory Jannes) Schoenike of Milwaukee, Vicki Walker of Waukesha, Marcia (Roger) Seefeldt of Waukesha and Leslie (Chris) Betthauser of Waukesha; his grandchildren, Lara, Karl, Alan, Brody, Sarah, Heather, Brooke, Holly, Benjamin, Leah, Kayla and Hannah; great grandchildren, Nathaniel, Chloe, Bailey, Lily, Olivia, Gatlin, Brennan, Lydia, Anona and Christian, other relatives and many friends. He is preceded by his parents and sister, Merna Silsby. The funeral service for Lester will be held on Friday, February 4, 2011 at 12:30 p.m. at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, 1052 White Rock Ave. Waukesha, WI. Rev. Larry Gates officiating. The visitation will be held on Friday from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Burial with full military honors will immediately follow at Prairie Home Cemetery, Waukesha, WI.