Obituary of Ed Schoonover

Edward Lee Schoonover

August 7, 1951 – June 11, 2021

Ed Schoonover, age 69, passed away June 11, 2021 in North Charleston, South Carolina.

Ed “Lee” was born in Towanda, Pennsylvania, son of the late Edward Austin and Doris Pauline (Gerould) Schoonover. Beloved husband of Jane Ellen Schoonover (nee Bonskowski); loving father of Teresa Lynn (Patrick)Handley, Jason Lee (Jessica) Schoonover, Chad Austin Schoonover, Brian Wade Schoonover, and Alan Edward Schoonover; grandfather of Ciara Merrick, Brooke Handley, Ashton Handley, and Karissa Schoonover; brother of Rodney Dean Schoonover; dear brother-in-law, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend. He was preceded in death by his brother John “Jack” Schoonover.

Growing up in the beautiful Susquehanna River valley, Ed developed a love for hunting, fishing, the outdoors, and firearms. Working for the late Dr. Robert Stoll D.V.M. in Rome, PA, he acquired a vast knowledge and passion for all animals. Ed graduated from Northeast Bradford High School, Rome, PA in 1969 and Columbia College, Columbia, MO in 1980.

 In 1975, Ed entered the United States Air Force and served for 23 years, retiring honorably as a Master Sergeant with many awards. His distinguished career as a Crew Chief/ Flight Line Maintenance and Production Supervisor took him to several states and countries, serving in all the major Air Force Commands. Due to his stellar record, he was chosen for the A-10 demonstration team while serving at Davis-Monthan AFB, Tucson, AZ, and later attained a top secret clearance to perform maintenance on the SR-71 at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa Japan.

After retiring from the Air Force, he moved back to St. Louis, MO with his family and began a successful career at Daimler Chrysler as a Maintenance Manager in the Dodge Ram plant. During this time, he was able to fulfill a lifelong dream to own a farm. Located in northern Missouri, countless memories were made enjoying the rural countryside with family and friends, where Ed always felt most at home.

We were all blessed to know Ed, and we thank God for his life.  He will be remembered and missed, but the love endures and our memories comfort us.

A celebration of life is planned for October 2^nd, 2021 in St. Louis, MO.