Ernest Leroy Schoonover
Ernest Leroy Schoonover, age 88, of Adams, Wisconsin passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at Villa Pines Living Center in Friendship, Wisconsin.
No services are planned per Ernie’s request.
Ernie was born November 15, 1932 in Hub City, Wisconsin to Guy and Myrtle Schoonover. He moved to Beloit as a teenager, and this is where he met the love of his life, Elizabeth Fergusson. They later married on August 16, 1952. After serving in the Armed Forces they moved to Adams, Wisconsin in 1979 where he opened his own salvage yard. Ernie enjoyed working on cars and fixing them up. He ran the salvage yard for 40 years with his wife Liz and son, Gary. On any given day you could find him polishing his truck.
Ernie was preceded in death by parents, Guy and Myrtle Schoonover; son, Gary; sisters: Helen, Lucille, Delia, and Genevieve; and brothers: Robert and Maynard.
He is survived by his sister, Charlotte (Dick) Delaney; son, Edward (Diane) Schoonover; daughter, Debbie (Scott) Pollex; Grandchildren: Lauren Schoonover, Landon Schoonover; Cody Schoonover, Cory Schoonover; Lacey Buchanan, and Wyatt Pollex; and great-grandchild, Colin Schoonover.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences.
To the family of Ernie S.
Ernie was the best person always helping others, I will miss passing him on the road with his big dually. Ernie is good people
Richard & Julie Hamus
So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sorry to hear about your Mom and Dad!! As we know they are in a better place!!. Blessed they are and will be missed greatly!! Love Bobby and Pat.
Debbie and Eddie and families Both Liz and Ernie will be missed in the neighborhood . You all have our deepest sympathy losing both your parents so close together Sending our love
We send our sympathy to Ernies family. He was a good man! He helped Toby and I out many times with good deals on parts to keep our old cars running when we couldn’t afford anything else.
Ernie was a good friend sure miss seeing him and Liz at McDonald’s. You will be missed by many. R.I.P.
Sorry to hear of .Ernie’s passing. Had many a chat with him years ago.