Richard Schoonover

RICHARD SCHOONOVER

Vinton

Richard Schoonover, 81, of Vinton, passed away Monday, July 20, 2015, at the Vinton Lutheran Home. Family and friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 24, at Phillips Funeral Home Chapel (212 E. Sixth St.) in Vinton. Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 25, at Maplewood Cemetery in Vinton, with military rites conducted by Geo. G. Luckey American Legion Post 57.

Richard is survived by his wife, Mary, of 60 years; daughter, Peggy; sons, Mike (Michele), Mark and Tom (Janelle) Schoonover; his grandchildren, Amy (Ryan), Blake, April, Stacy (Ashley), Sarah and Nathan; his sisters-in-law, Lalia Schoonover of California and Lois Rinker and Joan Lindahl, both of Vinton; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dale and Ruby Schoonover; brothers, Bill, Dale and Harold Schoonover; sisters, Glennis Staker, Evelyn Brown and Shirley Welter; and his father- and mother-in-law, Charles and Esto Hurst.

Richard was born Dec. 11, 1933, in Benton County, Iowa. He served in the United States Navy. Richard enjoyed serving for 10 years on the Vinton City Council, Vinton Municipal Utility board, City of Vinton board of adjustment, and many years on the Cedar Valley Ranch board of directors.

He enjoyed spending time with his family, including the many men who worked with him over the years, and friends, plus doing his favorite pasttime of work.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Vinton Lutheran Home, Vinton Public Library or any charity of the donors' choice.

Online condolences may be left at www.phillips funeralhomes.com.