Edward John Schoenbaum, 83 was called home to be with the Lord on June 10, 2026.
A proud Cleveland native and Browns season ticket holder, Ed called Springfield home for over 50 years. He would enthusiastically encourage and facilitate attendance to any and all Lincoln sites. He was a regular at the old YMCA and may have exercised his jaw as much or more than his body. Ed was a long-time member of Trinity Lutheran Church, an 8 am balcony regular, then Saturday night service, and more recently watched churches online.
While his educational pursuits and career path took many different directions, the measure of his life was not found in titles and achievements. His family will remember him most for his loving nature, kind spirit, and genuine care he showed for others.
Always effusive with love and appreciation, Ed was grateful husband to Sarah for 58 years, dear dad to Carrie (David) Wilcox; Anne (Matt) Wilcox; generous and proud papa to Caroline and Katherine Wilcox. Loving brother, brother-in-law, uncle and cousin. He was a supportive father-in-law and loved to share that his daughters married brothers. His family feels privileged to walk beside him and rejoices that he now rests in the arms of the Savior, free from pain and sorrow, rejoicing in the presence of the Almighty.
Ed’s wishes were honored by his final gift to Brain and Alzheimer’s research. Services will be private with burial at Oak Ridge Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Smith Center for Alzheimer’s Research and Treatment, SIU Foundation, 409 West Calhoun Ave, PO Box 19666, Springfield, IL 62794 or Trinity Lutheran Church Music Designated Fund, 220 S. 2nd St., Springfield, IL 62701
Please visit the online “Life Remembered Story” at www.bischfuneralhomewest.com where tributes and condolences may be left for the family.
Arrangements are in the care of Bisch Funeral Home West. 217-544-5424
