Thomas Schoenberg Obituary

Schoenberg Family
We are sorry for your loss.

Mr. Schoenberg was a good Friend. I remember all the fun times in Brookfield. So sorry for your loss. Rob

Hi Nancy and the rest of the Schoenberg family. I have a lot of fond memories working with Tom dating back 30 years at McIntyre. Kind of a Dad joke, but he was always asking for "Nackle" while working in the lab. He was referring of course to table salt, or NaCl. Makes me smile whenever I think about that. Tom was one of my early mentors along with Rich, Bob and Jim and I'll never forget all the time we spent together in the early years of my career. Tom was a great guy, and he loved his family so much! I'll miss him and we're praying for all of you while he smiles down upon us with the Lord in heaven. God bless you.

Nancy and Family,
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family at this time.

Nancy, so sorry to hear about Tom. Wilma and my sympathies to you and your children. I'll keep you all in my prayer intentions.

Nancy, I am sorry for your loss. I met your husband once at our reunion. I knew
nothing about him except that he was your husband. His biography supplied a lot more information about him. He was a dynamic person . Accept my condolences. Gene Jobin

Tom was one of those people we could all wish to work with or work for. Competent, compassionate, giving. He gave his best to his employer, to his coworkers and to his clients. The legacy of his work continues as part of the fabric of the personal care products industry.
His greater legacy, though, is in his earthly family and the family of faith with whom he shared the joys and the disappointments of this world, always grounded in and informed by a faith in our living savior, Jesus Christ, with whom he now rests, awaiting a new beginning where there will be no more sorrow, and his God reigns in goodness, forever and ever. Amen!

Dearest Nancy,
My deepest sympathy for your loss. Tom was a wonderful, loving man. My prayers are with you. ❤

My deepest sympathy to you and the family. I watched the live stream mass and heard the wonderful eulogy. I wish I had known Thomas.....
May good memories continue to comfort all of you during this holiday season and thru the New Year. Sincerely Doris Lucas

Tom was a wonderful friend for 66 years, we never had any difficulty ...what a great friend and human being ...we will miss him, Ted Busch

Tom wore many hats and carried out many roles so well. For me it was as a best friend's husband for 51 years. He always made sure Nancy could spend time with friends despite their many family and work responsibilities. He graciously made everyone feel welcome in their home, and often sent you home with something from his garden or the treasured jar of honey, after it was ready.
"Uncle" Tom was a Role Model in both faith and life for both my sons, helped them to perfect their fishing skills, and enjoy many years of vacations together at the cabins in Minnesota. Now they are grown and fathers themselves, but every time I saw or talked with Tom he would always ask, "How are the boys doing?" He was genuinely proud of their accomplishments and supported their efforts. That was Tom, God and family first, but friends, whom he treated like family, benefitted next. You will be missed by all of us.

Nancy & family, what a beautiful life Tom lived. We are so very sorry to hear of Tom's passing. We have found memories of Tom taking our sons to the Cub's ballgames, & your annual Christmas party get together at your house. Just great memories. Tom always had a positive attitude & a friendly smile. He was such a special person, & we will miss him greatly. Nancy, may you find strength surrounded by family & friends. Tom.....a job well done my friend. RIP

Here are just a few images of the life of my dad, the greatest man I’ve ever known. He was loved by so many. While he will be greatly missed, his legacy will live on in his children, friends, and all those he encountered.

Tom has been part of my life for over 75 years. I could throw a baseball from my back porch to his backyard. We were close on all fronts and especially how we dealt with life through adulthood! We relied on each other’s advice as we entered marriage and started families. For example, we both converted to Catholicism, married former nuns, were each other’s best man, have been married over 50 years, and have large families! Even though Ann and I moved from the Chicago area over 40 years we remained the best of friends despite the distance. He was the warmest, most loyal, and gentle person I knew. His faith in God and heaven were real and rock solid. There is no doubt in our mind that he is with God. We miss him and hope to some day to be where he is now! Ann & Lynn Bock

Nancy, and family - Tom was one of the nicest people I've ever met. He was always so proud of you and all the kids and their accomplishments. I remember he couldn't wait to be a Grandpa. So happy he got to have so many and share their lives. I have nothing but fond memories of Tom and our friendship and working relationship. Joe and I send our deepest sympathy to you all.

Dear Nancy,
Our hearts are breaking with yours at the devastating loss of Tom. He was one of kindest and most thoughtful people I have ever known. Generous with his time and knowledge, he was a pillar of our industry. I never heard him say an unkind word in the more than 30 years I’ve known him. It is with the deepest sympathy I express my condolences for the profound loss of your beloved Tom, husband, father, friend. May his memory be eternal!

Tom, my comrade-in-arms left us and in peace. So much memories and fond moments will remain forever. Time we spent making sales calls, cracking jokes in-between and rushing to airports after meetings are some unforgettable travel trips we had almost annually in SE Asia. Customers still remember you today as a formulation Guru. Personally you are more than a Guru but my Mentor. It was you who made things worked and contributed to the success of Singapore operation.
Beside work you were part of family. You called once a while to share your enthusiasm over business dealings and whatnots. The last time we chatted was 3 months ago and I assured you that we (Jennifer too) will come to see you after the pandemic is over. I guess we missed the chance.
Today we read your FB of your passing. We lost a real friend but you live in our heart any moment of time.
You had lived a fulfilling and happy life.
Good-bye my friend, Adios.
Adrian And Jennifer.

Uncle Tom had a way of making everyone feel welcome and special when they visited. As someone who married into the family, I was one of the benefactors of that particular type of kindness.
He always made an effort to keep in touch and enabled the family to maintain ties and a sense of “connectedness” through his willingness to host the annual family picnic. He meant so much to so many and will be remembered for his kindness, his sense of humor, his commitment to family/church, his generosity and his love of life.
He will be deeply missed by many.

Tom touched so many people in his career and I am lucky to be over of them. In fact, I feel like I have been following in Tom's footsteps my whole life... Same schools, same chemical companies, same church. I can only hope to live a life so blessed. My life is richer for having Tom and Nancy in it.

Tom, or Mr.Schoenberg as I called him, was truly one of a kind. In a world where so many of us try to imitate others he was so unique and did things his way, which I always admired. I will miss golfing with him where he loved pointing out I was in the woods a lot, watching him stand on picnic tables up in Minnesota in hopes of getting better reception, him chuckling at my incredibly dumb jokes and all the conversations we had. He loved to teach and was incredibly smart. I always felt like I learned something new each and every time I talked to him. My condolences go out to all his friends and the Schoenberg family. Rest in peace Mr.Schoenberg, you will be missed. I look forward to teeing it up with you again one day.

My deepest sympathy to Nancy and all the family during this difficult time. May God send you blessings of his love as you remember the dedication of Tom Sr. to his wife children, and grandchildren. Sending my prayers and love. Margie Cresto and Family

Nancy, so sorry to hear about your beloved's passing. Though we haven't seen each other for a very long time, you are someone who touched my life and so I will pray for Tom and you and your family and hope you will find solace in the Lord.

Tom, We've been friends for over 30 years and it is a great gift. You are remarkable and now that you are in Heaven, your work is done. Maybe they will give you a star to shine since you always needed to work on earth.
There is no one like you: a "one-of-a-kind" friend. Be happy and surely take care of Nancy, the love of your life.

Tom you have always been a remarkable giant in my eyes. You have given Nancy all your love with many children and grandchildren; that is what life is about. Nancy's heart is broken as well as so many of who loved you. You are in Heaven and reaping God's reward. You will be Nancy's personal Angel and will take care of her, especially now. Miss you and love you forever. Be happy with all the angels.

So sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. He truly was a good soul. My sincere condolences to the entire family.

Tom, you'll be greatly missed. I moved from Chicago in 1968 so I missed a lot of family things. You always kept in touch and wanted to know about my family as well as share your stories. You always welcomed my family into your home when we would be in Chicago. I loved that about you. You and Nancy have made so many people feel special. Family picnics will not be the same. You were a wonderful cousin.

Our running days turned to 10 mile walks that turned into meeting for breakfast. Yesterday I took a walk through the forest preserve where you, I and Eddie walked. I can’t forget the Schoenberg Open, the shared stories of camping and fishing in the Boundary Waters and Quetico Provincial Park, learning about beekeeping and enjoying the fruits of your labors and the honey it provided for so many years. Thanks Tom for your friendship and for so many wonderful memories.

Tom was our closet and longest known friend, since we were 8 years old, and growing up together. We are deeply saddened by his passing.He was the finest person that you could ever know.
No words can express how much Tom will be missed by his wonderful and close knit family and his many friends. He is now getting his just reward being with our Lord and God the Father. Good bye old friend.
Glenn & Pat

Nancy- I’m a former classmate of yours from our early years at St. Barbara school. You have my sincere sympathy at the passing of your husband of 50 years and you are in my prayers as you grieve. May God bless you and your family and may you find comfort from the Holy Spirit.
Pat (Miller) Hajek

Nancy and family,
We are saddened to learn of Tom’s death. We always enjoyed our time visiting with him and your gang at Brookside Resort. He always had a friendly smile and a good word. May you find comfort in your faith and knowing that he is at peace in God’s loving arms. Blessings, Jane and Jim Olson and family

Tom was a special friend and is in our prayers. Deepest condolences to Nancy and her family.

Tom was a wonderful person and had a great family! My deepest sympathy to Nancy and family!

Tom was truly one of a kind. A great mentor, comedian, and family man. I spent hundreds of hours making sales calls with Tom. He always liked to stop for the homemade soup and a slice of pie in Pestigo, Wi. If there was a Salesman’s Hall of Fame, Tom would be in it, even though he really enjoyed fishing so much more.
He was a great man that will be forever missed.

Bill C.