Edward Steven Schonneker

November 30, 1925 - January 21, 2019

Ed Schonneker passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019, surrounded by family and friends. He was 93 years old. Born in Eagle Creek, Oregon in 1925 to Jacob and Margaret Schonneker, the youngest of six children, he went on to graduate from Oregon City High School. Where he excelled in all three major sports and became a member of Coach Wayne Bauer’s Oregon City Hall of Fame Baseball team as a catcher, a position he played for four years. Following graduation in 1944, he served as a medic with the U.S. Army in the South Pacific. Prior to his discharge in 1946 he married his high school sweetheart, Delina Reid. They went on to have three children, Steve, Craig, and Marlina. Upon returning to Oregon City Ed worked for Mr. Pix Camera Store for several years and on April 20, 1952, he purchased the Hollywood Camera Store on N.E. Sandy Blvd. in Portland, which he owned and operated up until his death. He loved photography and served his loyal customers for sixty-six years. He had genuine respect for people who visited his store and one never left without learning something about photography. Some people came by the store just to talk about “camera stuff” or the latest “gadget” they have just purchased. He would listen patiently, nod his head and smile and tell them what a great buy they had made but not tell them that he had two of the same in the backroom. Ed was a true patriot and a man of faith. He loved his country and his family and was among those young men that went to war to defend America and came to be known as the “Greatest Generation”. He will truly be missed. His passing is preceded by the death of his first wife Delina, two sons, Steve and Craig and second wife, Virginia. He is survived by his daughter Marlina Schonneker, four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Reception to follow Mass at the Oregon City Senior Center located at 615 5th St, Oregon City, OR 97045