Renate Schons Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Renate Schons (Waterloo, Iowa), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Renate left this world on March 4, 2026 at the age of 82, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Renate Schons or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Renate leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.
She was predeceased by: her mother Theresa Mertz; her son Freddy Schons; her siblings, Helmut, Karleintx, Annalies and Hilda; her close friend Anita Russell; and her pet Booker.
She is survived by: her children, Danny Schons of Traer and Bev Schons of Traer; and her sister Christa Dauer (Dieter) of Germany.
