Steve Schomaker Obituary

We bid farewell to Steve Schomaker (Estherville, Iowa), born in Spencer, Iowa, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on August 29, 2025 at the age of 71. Steve touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ronald Schomaker and Phyllis Schomaker (Slater). He is survived by: his wife Deb; his daughters, Stacy Hoss (Jesse) and Jennie Donnelly (Marc); his stepchildren, Micah Hietbrink (Alyssa), Alesha Gregg (Andrew), Kelsey Shatto (Jake) and Seth Shatto (Kristian); his grandchildren, Paige, Sam Donnelly, Madelyn, Ryan Hoss, Emma, Annika, Clara, Raeya, Kyla, Eagen, Lennex, Navaeh Hietbrink, Annabelle, Amelia Gregg and Scottie Shatto; his siblings, Dale Schomaker, Polly Charlton, Murray Schomaker Susan (Dode), Penny Ruge and Jo-Dee Schomaker (Peri); his in-law Denise Nicholson Todd Davis (Jim); his close friend Brent Shatto (Tera); his son Jeramiah; his in-laws, Leonard, Carol Kuester and Robert Engel; his siblings-in-law, Cindy and Pat Charlton; and his close friend Larry Shatto. He is also survived by his wife, daughters, stepchildren, grandchildren.

The family suggests memorial contributions to the Emmet County Fair.