Schoenhals, David Earl

Passed away peacefully at his home in Elmira on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at the age of 79 after a short battle with sarcoma cancer. Beloved husband for 49 years of Gloria (Kraemer). Dear brother of John (Sharon) Schoenhals, Judy Bierman, Susan (Don) Wieck, and brother-in-law of Gerard (Deb) Kraemer, Dan (Judy) Kraemer, and Jo Kraemer. David is lovingly remembered by his nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Earl and Margaret Schoenhals, in-laws Thomas and Rita (Foerster) Kraemer, and brothers-in-law Dennis Kraemer and Frank Kraemer. David was a 30 year employee of the Kitchener Fire Department, also a longtime, active member of St. James Lutheran Church, Elmira. At Dave’s request, cremation has taken place. A memorial visitation and service will be held at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Woolwich Food Bank or St. James Lutheran Church would be appreciated and may be placed through the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira.