Fritz Schoenst died peacefully sleeping with Jesus in his home on Jan. 5, 2021.
Fritz was born on Dec. 3, 1937 to Fritz C. and Estella (Neumann) Schoenst in north Fayette County near Carmine. He spent his entire life in this area.
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