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Mary A. Schoemer, age 86 of Sheboygan passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at Pine Haven Disciple Home after a courageous battle with cancer. Mary was born March 10, 1937, in Sheboygan to the late Albert and Stella (Bittner) Wehner. Mary attended Holy Name of Jesus Parish Elementary School and graduated in 1954 from North High School. On November 25, 1967, Mary was united in marriage to Tom Schoemer at Holy Name of Jesus Church and happily celebrated 50 years of marriage in 2017. Over the years Mary enjoyed her many employment experiences doing secretarial work. She was employed at St. Nicholas Hospital in admitting, Citizens Bank of Sheboygan in Human Resources and Payroll Departments, Sheboygan Area School District as a Substitute Secretary, and Marsho Family Medical as a receptionist in the X-Ray Department. Mary was a current member of St. Dominic Catholic Church, a former member of the funeral choir at St. Dominic, a former Food Pantry volunteer at St. Dominic, and was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels for over 40 years. Mary enjoyed participating in various exercise classes, walking “the route” in her neighborhood, biking, and hiking. She was an avid Milwaukee Brewers, Green Bay Packers, and Milwaukee Bucks fan. Over the years Mary and Tom traveled all over the United States including Alaska and Hawaii as well as many European destinations. Mary was extremely dedicated to her family. She especially loved attending anything that involved her grandchildren. They were so very special to her and brightened her days. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law Sara (James) Opgenorth of Sheboygan, grandchildren Evan Opgenorth and Anna Opgenorth. She is also blessed to be survived by many special nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, husband Tom, sister Alberta (LeRoy) Piontkowski, brothers Maury (Laury) Wehner and Dan (Marianne) Wehner. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, October 16, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. at St. Dominic Catholic Church, 2136 N. 21st Street, Sheboygan. Family and friends may gather at St. Dominic from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass at 12:00 p.m. Entombment will take place in the Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, if you choose, please donate to The Sheboygan County Cancer Care Fund, Sheboygan County Meals on Wheels, or a cause close to you in Mary’s name. Our family would like to thank family and friends for all of the support, encouragement, and love you have given to Mary throughout the course of her life. Our family would also like to thank the doctors and nurses who treated Mary with compassionate care; especially Dr. Mark Bettag; the caring staff at Disciple Home at Pine Haven; and Michelle and the nurses and volunteers at Sharon Richardson Hospice. Online condolences may be expressed at www.reinboldfh.com