Arthur Schoenborn

On a Saturday night in 1966, across the dance floor a blonde caught the eye of a tall redhead, and so a love story began. Five months and one day later, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Muskegon, they committed their lives to each other and were blessed to have been married for more than 54 years. Art was preceded into eternal life by his parents, Lorraine Arends Schoenborn and Aloys Schoenborn and his Sleeping Angel grandsons, Ian, Evan, and Jonas Schoenborn. Art was cared for by “his angel” wife, Michelle (Mickey) Habetler Schoenborn. His children and all of their children will miss him dearly. They include: Dennis Schoenborn and his son, Deacon, and daughter, Cassidy; Scott Schoenborn, his wife, Candy, and their daughters, Emma and Ailie; Lisa and Jon Voss and their sons, Kellen, Travis, Maddox (Max), and McClain (Mickey); Mike Schoenborn his wife, Amy and Mike’s sons, Aidan and Nathaniel; Julie and Bob Veldman and their daughters, Gabriella, Robin, and Erin and sons, Jacob, Keith, Kevin, and Kyle; and Art’s ten great-grandchildren. Art retired from General Motors as a skilled trades pipefitter and was dedicated to the charitable goals of the Knights of Columbus Council 7487. He was a proud Knight that recruited more than 100 Knights, he led his council for a term as Grand Knight and worked alongside many great men. He worked hard to supply multiple food pantries throughout the diocese to help families in need. He was a great lover of creatively crafted homemade wine with all of the God-given fruits sent his way. Art served his country in the Michigan National Guard for 10 years. If you ever crossed paths with Art, you know that he was a fine storyteller and you most likely heard about his passion for wine making, and you probably were sent home with a bottle (or two). If you are so inclined, please pour yourself a glass of Art’s wine or another favorite beverage and toast to a lost loved one. Our family is a circle of strength and love. With every birth and every union, the circle grows. Every joy shared adds more love. Every crisis faced together makes the circle stronger. A Funeral Mass to celebrate Art’s life will be held at 11 am on Saturday, January 2, 2021, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Parish, 2700 Baldwin St., Jenison (masks and social distancing measures will be in place). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Sleeping Angels Endowment Fund through the Spectrum Health Foundation or to Interim Healthcare Hospice.