Dimock – Dennis L. Schoenfelder, 71, went to his heavenly home Wednesday, August 31 at his home near Dimock.  Funeral mass will be Wednesday, September 7 at 10:30 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Parkston.  Visitation will be Tuesday, September 6 from 5 to 7 pm with a 6:30 pm prayer service at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Parkston.  

Dennis was born September 29, 1950 to Victor and Hilda (Neugebauer) Schoenfelder in Mitchell, SD.  He served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War.  After being honorably discharged on September 13, 1972, he returned home to help his father on the farm.  While farming, he also worked for Mitchell Livestock and Trail-Eze, and was a farrier.  Dennis loved farming and his cattle, was a member of the Mitchell Roping Club, and was a former usher at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. 

Grateful for having shared his life are his 3 sons:  Neils (Mary) Schoenfelder, Jed (Meagan) Schoenfelder and Jeff (Amanda) Schoenfelder; 12 grandchildren:  Clarity, Elias, Mahala, Noah, Piper, Reed, Lakyn, Shylo, Brianna, Bennett, Briggs and Brynnlee; and a special friend, Patsy Fodness.

He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Carol.