Constance “Connie” Schoenbeck, age 85, passed away February 10,2022. She was born October 5,1936 to Lester and Marie Sebesta in Chamberlain, South Dakota. Connie lived in Kimball, SD where she met her love Chester Schoenbeck. They married in October 15,1955 in Lily, SD. She traveled with Chester as his job took him thru several states. In 1965 the settled in Oakland, IA. to raise their children and build their home.
Connie enjoyed her children, sewing and pattern making for her clients, and her coffee club.
In addition to her parents, Connie was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Schoenbeck; brother, Terry Sebesta, and Son-In-Law, Stan Metheny.
Connie is survived by her children, Michael Schoenbeck, Jeannie ( Randy) Rudy,
KD Schoenbeck Metheny, Gale (Richard) Rousey; Grand children, Jason Rudy, Shannon (Bryce) Busby, Massena Rousey; Great grandchildren, Ryker and Ayla Busby.
Private Family service will be in South Dakota.
Memorials can be sent to: Michael Schoenbeck 920 Oakland Ave. Oakland Ia 51560.
Constance Schoenbeck Obituary
By Western Iowa Today
Feb 16, 2022 | 9:48 AM

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