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2 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Reports say Albertsons bidding on former Ashland Safeway store ... Multi-vehicle crash temporarily slows viaduct traffic ... Jackson County Jail inmate sentenced in sex-for-contraband scheme ... Reports say Albertsons bidding on former Ashland Safeway store ... Multi-vehicle crash temporarily slows viaduct traffic ... Jackson County Jail inmate sentenced in sex-for-contraband scheme ... William “Bill” Gerhard Schoneberger Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Nov. 8, 2015 at 2:00 AM Posted Nov. 8, 2015 at 2:00 AM » Social News February 13, 1947 - October 25, 2015 Bill left this world peacefully October 25, 2015 to spend eternity with the love of his life, Karla Lynn Schoneberger, who passed away in 2010. A long-time resident of Jacksonville and Central Point, Bill would often be seen driving his big International truck through town while waving to all who knew him. Bill loved the outdoors, often hunting and fishing with family and friends. Bill was born in Whittier, California to Theodore and Helen Schoneberger. He grew up in southern California which is where he met his love, Karla, whom he married in Yorba Linda, Calif March 18, 1972. Bill and Karla began a family and he was the owner and operator of Max Pools for several years. Bill, Karla, and family moved to the hill between Jacksonville and Central Point in 1988. They owned and operated The Mustard Seed Cafe in Jacksonville when they first came to the area, and have since owned Jacksonville Pump. Giving back to the community, Bill enjoyed his involvement with the Jacksonville Volunteer Fire Department for which he became an engineer. Later, through his pump business, Bill became involved in building wildland fire fighting engines and fought wildland fires with his wife and children. Bill, Karla, and family also raised several head of cattle at his small ranch, instilling the love of ranch life into his children and grandchildren. Bill was often seen at state and county fairs, cheering on “his kids” while they showed livestock. Bill also coached and sponsored Little League baseball and Pop Warner football teams. Bill is survived by daughter and son-in-law Khristi and Shawn Breedlove; his granddaughter, Kalynn; his son and daughter-in-law, Billy and Mary Schoneberger; his granddaughter Ellie and grandson Hunter; son and daughter-in-law Luke and Brandi Schoneberger; his granddaughters Braylee and Addilee; his grandson, Gunner; and his mother-in-law, Eloise Kausler. He was preceded in death by his wife, Karla Schoneberger; his father-in-law, Ken Kaulser; and both his parents. A celebration of life service will begin at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 21, 2015 at the Jackson County Expo, in the Mace Building. If attending, please feel free to bring along notes of your favorite memories of Bill. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Nov. 8, 2015 at 2:00 AM You may leave your condolences or share memories by signing the Guest Book here » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501