James Schoenberg

Memorial services for James Schoenberg, 79, of Carmine, are scheduled for 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Carmine with Rev. David Tinker officiating.

James William Schoenberg was born on July 22, 1937 in Carmine to Rudolph and Bessie Falba Schoenberg. He was baptized in Dime Box, and graduated from Round Top-Carmine High School. On June 30, 1973, James married Jo Lynn Neutzler in Carmine. James was a home builder and a cattle rancher. He was a member of the Carmine Lions Club, the Carmine Volunteer Fire Department, the Carmine Chamber of Commerce, the Round Top-Carmine Young Farmers, and a lifetime member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. He enjoyed hunting, taking care of his cattle, watching the Houston Astros, attending the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and most importantly, spending time with his grandson.

James was called home by our Heavenly Father on Monday, March 20, 2017 at the age of 79.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rudolph and Bessie Falba Schoenberg.

James is survived by his wife, Jo Lynn Schoenberg of Carmine; their daughter, Jacquelyn and Arnold Mercado of Houston; grandson, Lance William Mercado of Houston; two daughters, Senette Schoenberg Stevens and Kristin Schoenberg Oliver; grandson, Shane L. Stevens; brothers-inlaw and sisters-in-law, Branch and Delores Neutzler of Austin, Charles Rudy and Fay Weigelt of Austin, Kay Schmidt of Giddings and Darrel and Vicki Neutzler of Carmine as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Honorary pallbearers will be Joys Baird, David and Jennifer Mohr and the members of the Carmine Volunteer Fire Department and First Responders.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Martin Luther Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 362, Carmine, Texas 78932, the Carmine Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 217, Carmine, Texas 78932 or to the charity of one’s choice.

Phillips and Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings is in charge of arrangements.