Fr. Bob Schoemann
November 9, 1938 — November 28, 2022
Robert Schoemann, son of Chris and Sophia, was born November 9, 1938 in Harrison County. He was baptized, received First Communion, confirmed and ordained at St. Mary's Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Portsmouth, IA. Robert went to Cass Center Country School through 5th grade, and then attended 6th thru 10th grade at St. Mary's in Portsmouth and 11th through 12th grade at St. John Vianney Seminary in Elkhorn, NE. He went on to attend Conception Seminary College in Conception, MO and Mount St. Bernard Seminary in Dubuque, IA.
Fr. Bob was ordained on June 5, 1966. His ministries included Chaplain of Mercy Hospital and teaching at St. Joseph Academy, both in Des Moines. He served at parishes in Council Bluffs, Carter Lake, Des Moines, Woodbine, Pisgah, and Waukee. Fr. Bob possessed a special gift of being compassionate and understanding to those in need. He worked for many years with Beginning Experience and this brought him much joy. He was gentle, always generous of his time, talent and treasure, enjoyed just being with people and gave of himself in ministry to God's people. Fr. Bob liked to say that "He was good for the priesthood and the priesthood was good for him."
Fr. Bob enjoyed life, especially time on the farm and time with family and friends. He enjoyed traveling, watching basketball, a good card game and home cooked meals. He had good old common sense and could make friends easily.
Fr. Bob was preceded in death by his parents Chris and Sophia Schoemann, his brother Gene Schoemann and his three sisters, Sr. Elaine, Sr. Mary and Sr. Josephine, and his brothers in law Andrew Pauley and Vic Langer. He is survived by his brother John, his sisters Grace Pauley, Ceil Langer, his sister in law Thelma Schoemann and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Fr. Bob had a great love for the priesthood and always supported and encouraged men to respond to the call of the priesthood. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to the Seminarian Fund for the Diocese of Des Moines, 601 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309.
Fr. Bob was ordained on June 5, 1966. His ministries included Chaplain of Mercy Hospital and teaching at St. Joseph Academy, both in Des Moines. He served at parishes in Council Bluffs, Carter Lake, Des Moines, Woodbine, Pisgah, and Waukee. Fr. Bob possessed a special gift of being compassionate and understanding to those in need. He worked for many years with Beginning Experience and this brought him much joy. He was gentle, always generous of his time, talent and treasure, enjoyed just being with people and gave of himself in ministry to God's people. Fr. Bob liked to say that "He was good for the priesthood and the priesthood was good for him."
Fr. Bob enjoyed life, especially time on the farm and time with family and friends. He enjoyed traveling, watching basketball, a good card game and home cooked meals. He had good old common sense and could make friends easily.
Fr. Bob was preceded in death by his parents Chris and Sophia Schoemann, his brother Gene Schoemann and his three sisters, Sr. Elaine, Sr. Mary and Sr. Josephine, and his brothers in law Andrew Pauley and Vic Langer. He is survived by his brother John, his sisters Grace Pauley, Ceil Langer, his sister in law Thelma Schoemann and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Fr. Bob had a great love for the priesthood and always supported and encouraged men to respond to the call of the priesthood. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to the Seminarian Fund for the Diocese of Des Moines, 601 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309.
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