Schoemann, Fr. Robert (1938 – 2022)

SCHOEMANN, PAULEY, LANGER

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 12/17/2022 at 15:22:19

Name of deceased: Robert Schoemann

Aged: 84 yrs, 19 days

Residence: Elm Crest Retirement Community, Harlan, Shelby County, IA

Born: Nov. 9, 1938; Harrison County, IA

Died: Nov. 28, 2022; Elm Crest Retirement Community, Harlan, Shelby County, IA

Funeral services: Mass of Christian Burial: Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022; St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Portsmouth, IA; burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Portsmouth, IA

Survived by: Brother, John; sisters, Grace Pauley, and Ceil Langer; sister-in-law, Thelma Schoemann; nieces; nephews; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Chris and Sophia Schoemann; brother, Gene Schoemann; sisters, Sr. Elaine, Sr. Mary and Sr. Josephine; brothers-in-law, Andrew Pauley and Vic Langer

Education: Attended Cass Center (IA) Country School through 5th grade, and then attended 6th thru 10th grade at St. Mary's Catholic School in Portsmouth, IA and 11th through 12th grade at St. John Vianney Seminary in Elkhorn, NE. He went on to attend Conception Seminary College in Conception, MO and Mount St. Bernard Seminary in Dubuque, IA; was ordained on June 5, 1966.

Religious affiliation: Baptized, received First Communion, confirmed and ordained at St. Mary's Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Portsmouth, IA

Military service: no information provided

Marriage: n/a

Employment: Fr. Bob’s ministries included Chaplain of Mercy Hospital and teaching at St. Joseph Academy, both in Des Moines, IA. He served at parishes in Council Bluffs, Carter Lake, Des Moines, Woodbine, Pisgah, and Waukee, all in Iowa. He worked for many years with Beginning Experience.

Hobbies/Interests: Enjoyed time on the farm and time spent with family and friends; enjoyed traveling, watching basketball, a good card game and home cooked meals.

Sources: harlanonline.com; kjan.com; pauleyjones.com