Ruth Irene Schoening's obituary , Passed away on October 9, 2025 in Forest, Virginia

Ruth Irene Schoening

March 23, 1922 - October 9, 2025 (103 years old)

Forest, Virginia

Ruth Irene Schoening's obituary , Passed away on October 9, 2025 in Forest, Virginia
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Ruth Irene Schoening

March 23, 1922 - October 9, 2025 (103 years old)

Forest, Virginia

Ruth Irene Schoening Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Ruth Irene Schoening of Forest, Virginia, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on October 9, 2025 at the age of 103. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth Irene Schoening to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Carl John Wilhelmsen and Cara Irene Wilhelmsen; her husband Raymond Edward Schoening; her children, Carol Irene Haertel and Stephen Schoening; her grandsons, Tom and Michael Haertel; and her brothers, Harold (Audrey) and Carl Wilhelmsen (Lois).

She is survived by: her son John E. Schoening (Lucy); her children-in-law, Thomas Haertel and Sue Schoening; her grandchildren, Jeff Haertel (Lisa), Rebecca Harper, Matthew and Tristen Schoening; and her great grandchildren, Norwell and Bailey Harper.



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