Robert Schoenlein

Robert Paul Schoenlein, age 70, of Portland passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023, in Persimmon Ridge Healthcare in Portland.

He was born in Portland on Jan. 12, 1953, the son of William E. and M. Sue (O’Shaughnessy) Schoenlein. Bob was a 1971 Portland High School graduate and worked for Sheller-Globe in Union City and later was a truck driver.

Bob enjoyed his dogs, gardening and hanging out in his pool.

Surviving are one brother, William Schoenlein (wife: Ingrid) of Lafayette, Indiana; one sister, Chris Compton (husband: Curt) of Portland; and niece and nephew Colton and Sammi Compton.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 19, at 3 p.m. in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with Greg Rittenhouse presiding. Burial will follow in the Green Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m.

Memorials can be made to the Jay County Humane Society.

Condolences may be expressed at bairdfreeman.com.