Dale L. Schoenrock, 84, of Huntley, IL, passed away on May 08, 2023, after a battle with cancer.
Dale was born on February 7, 1939, to Edward and Pearl (nee Stralow) Schoenrock. He grew up in Minneapolis and then relocated to the Chicago area.
Dale enlisted in the army and was stationed at Ft. Hood, Texas, and Germany, working with artillery and tanks. He then started his drafting and architectural career at Walgreens where he was an architect for 37 years designing stores and restaurants until his retirement in 2002.
Walgreens is also where he met his lovely wife, Diane. Dale and Diane were married August 27, 1988, blending their two families into one.
Dale enjoyed bowling and was awarded for scoring a perfect 300 game which placed him in the Bowling Hall of Fame. He also enjoyed fishing and teaching his grandchildren how to fish. Dale loved spending time with his family. He was always there to help with household repairs and improvements as well. We could count on him to bring his tools and teach us a thing or two.
Dale was very spiritual and volunteered extensively in all aspects of the Church. He was a valued Elder at Trinity Lutheran in Huntley.
Dale also liked to grace us with off the cuff jokes, singing and yodeling when we were lucky enough to hear him.
Dale is survived by his wife Diane, his 4 children Michelle (Rick) Brueckmann, Brad (fiancé Carla Paris) Schoenrock, Stacie Janak, and Brent (Nichol) Allen, his 8 grandchildren, Hunter, Jacob, Mia, Brianna, Brady, Caden, Finn, and Addy, his sister June Hegdahl and his brothers, Roy and Lee Schoenrock.
Dale joined his parents, Edward and Pearl Schoenrock, brother, Ned Schoenrock, sister-in-law Beverly Schoenrock, brother-in-law Richard Hegdahl, and son-in-law, Jim Janak in heaven.
Visitation will be Monday, May 15, 2023, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. all at DeFiore Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley.
Funeral will be Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. with a visitation the hour prior, all at Trinity Lutheran Church, 11008 North Church Street, Huntley.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Dale’s name can be made to the Joyful Living Building Fund at Trinity Lutheran Church.
For further information, please contact the DeFiore Funeral Home 847-515-8772.
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My thoughts and prayers are with you all Love and prayers are with you all
Sending so much love and strength during this difficult time.
So sorry to hear of your loss of Dale! He fought a tough battle with cancer, but he is with our Lord now & not suffering. His smiling face will be missed! Rest in Peace Dale!
Diane: My heart breaks for you! I know how much you loved each other. Know he is with our dear Lord now ! Love, cousin Nancy
Dear Diane, I am so saddened to hear of Dale’s passing. Sending you my love and prayers. Myrna
So sorry for the loss of Dale
Very sorry for your loss. Dale was a great guy, and we loved his cookies. Rest in Peace.
Keeping your family in my prayers during this time - so sorry for your loss.
We were lucky to have known Dale. He will be missed.
Diane: My heart breaks for you! I know how much you loved each other. Know he is with our dear Lord now ! Love, cousin Nancy
There are so many fond memories I have of Dale but the single most important was his love for his family. I will forever hold Dale in my memories and heart and remember his calm and loving presence. The saying goes, we can forget what people say but we never forget the way they make us feel, and Dale always made people feel loved and cared for. My condolences to his entire family.
Our deepest sympathy to you and your entire family. Know that you’re in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you!
We are so sorry for your loss. Dale was an amazing man, and we were honored to know him. Prayers to your family during this difficult time.
We are so sorry for your loss. Dale was an amazing man, and we were honored to know him. Prayers to your family during this difficult time.
Nichol, me and my family are very much thinking about you and the difficult time you are all going through. My sincere condolences to you and your family. Pierre