Joyce Schoenbeck Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Joyce Schoenbeck of Watertown, South Dakota, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on December 4, 2024 at the age of 92. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joyce Schoenbeck to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Henry Riter and Margaret Riter; her former husband George Tenny Bjerke; her son Timmy Bjerke; her husband Don Schoenbeck; her siblings, Harold Riter (Francis), Lloyd Riter (Margaret), Delbert Riter, Fern Raines (Clyde) and Ruby Crowe (Ray); her stepson Doug; and her stepgrandson Chad.
She is survived by: her daughters, Patty Tarbox (Ken) of Bradley and Susan Olson (Don) of Bradley; her grandchildren, Sheila Bien (Lance), Kristi Schlotte (Wayne), Julie Zubke (Chuck), Paul Tarbox (Sara), Neil Olson (Kimberly), Ray Olson (Kirstin), Daniel Olson (Mya) and Anna Postal (Bobby); her sister Janet Jacobson; and her sister-in-law Sylvia Riter. She is also survived by twenty-three great grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren and one on the way, twelve step-grandchildren, and nineteen step great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Monday, December 23rd 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Mount Olive Lutheran Church (715 2nd St NE, Watertown, SD 57201). A memorial service will be held on Monday, December 23rd 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location.