SCHONBERGER, Theodor Walter (Theo). Peacefully at Tokoroa Hospital on the 2nd of October 2024, after a short illness. Aged 75 years. Dearly loved husband for 54 years of Traudel. Much loved Papa and father-in-law of Michael and Cai, Markus and Leanne, Miriam and Friedemann, Rebecca and Jonathan. Adored Opa of Hannah; Daniel and Joshua; Briana, Malachi, Levi, Jesaja; Cameron, Natalia, and Mckenzie. "We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord" 2 Cor 5 vs 8. Donations to Mission without borders Ukraine would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A Service for Theo will be held at the Putaruru Baptist Church, Arapuni Street, on Saturday, the 5th of October at 1pm followed by a private cremation. A special thanks to all the nurses at Tokoroa Hospital for their love, care and support. A free livestream of the service can be accessed at
https://swfs.spiraview.live/ South Waikato Funeral Services Ltd, FDANZ P O Box 459, Tokoroa 3444
Published by The New Zealand Herald on Oct. 4, 2024.