Ronald "Ronnie" Lee Schoenbeck

RONALD “RONNIE” LEE SCHOENBECK, 81, of Evansville, Illinois, passed away at 12:03 pm, Friday, November 6, 2026, Evansville, Illinois.

He was born October 23, 1945, in Red Bud, Illinois, to Orville and Mabel (nee Thies) Schoenbeck.

Ronnie served proudly in the Army during the Vietnam War and received the Purple Heart. After returning home, he worked at RBI in Red Bud, Illinois, for over 30 years until his retirement. Ronnie touched a lot of hearts in his lifetime, and if you ever met him, you would not have forgotten him. He loved sitting outside, petting the cat, and watching the world go by. There was nothing he couldn't fix in his mind, and he especially enjoyed playing euchre with the family-at which he was exceptionally good.

Survivors:

   Mother: Mabel Schoenbeck

   1 Daughter: Deonna (Rich) Wiesen

   3 Grandchildren: Joy (Kyle) Junge, Jessica (Andrew) Gordon, and Kenny Wiesen

   2 Great-Grandchildren: Cole Junge & Myles Gordon

   3 Brothers: Elmer (Brenda) Schoenbeck, Jerry (Denise) Schoenbeck, and Kenneth Schoenbeck

   1 Step-Son: Ed Braun

   Several Step-Grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Friends

Preceded in death by: Father - Orville, His Ex-Wife & Friend - Brenda Schoenbeck, and 3 Step Children

It was Ronnie's wish to be cremated. A private burial with military honors will be held at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri.