69, of Huntsville, AL, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at home.
Dr. Schoening was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church. He was Professor of Economics for 25 years at the University of Alabama, Huntsville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alois Niles and Alice Schoening. Survivors include his wife, Erin Schoening; sons, Jon Schoening (Corey) of Fayetteville, GA and Michael Schoening (Marilyn) of Huntsville; grandchildren, Abbey Schoening and Ian Schoening; and siblings, Stephen Schoening (Mops), Ellen Schoening and Jon Schoening (Mary). Visitation will be 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at Trinity United Methodist Church. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. at the church with Dr. Rick Owen officiating. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery. (www.laughlinservice.com)
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church.
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Am so sorry to hear about Niles. I have great memories of Niles at WHS and a wonderful weekend Kris Hansen and I spent with him in New York over college spring break. So long ago, but a memorable 1st trip to NYC. Peace to you.
I remember Niles Schoening from second grade at Belknap School. He was a handsome guy even then, and I admired his beautiful drawings--almost like architectural designs--of what looked like airports or even city-scapes. He had a gentleness that was remarkable in one so young. I'm so sorry to hear of his passing.
When I found some class pictures from Belknap and realized he wasn't at our 50th, I googled him in Alabama and tried to write him. By then he had retired from what must have been a notable academic career. I remember in freshman year of college I visited him one weekend at Columbia. It was wonderful to have a Louisville friend to welcome me to New York City. At WHS I remember the Key Club wanted to start an intramural basketball program but it was going to take a lot of organization. Unless my memory has failed, I believe Niles was one of those who ran the program. It was very successful, attracting many who didn't make the varsity team. Yes, I, too, am very sad at his passing.
I'm quite saddened to read of Niles' passing far too soon. We shared many classes at WHS. Even then, he was always a gentleman, in the best sense of the word.
Although we had a marriage that didn't work out, I have many fun memories of visiting NY City, parties at his fraternity house and walking down 5th Avenue at Thanksgiving time when all the stores were decorated for Christmas. I read through his library and learned quite a bit about literature that was taught at Columbia University but not at UK! When he was in graduate school at Ohio State and I was a 1st grade teacher, we had many friends and lots of fun at those Big Ten football games. I always hoped he would find the right person for his needs, and, since he had several grandchildren, I guess he did. As I get older, it's easier to remember the good times, forget the bad. RIP
Niles and I were taking a science quiz in 9th grade when he turned around and whispered to me "What's a universal solvent?" I whispered back "water" and was thrilled that I actually knew something Niles didn't. Probably the only thing I knew that he didn't. I often wondered what happened to him after I heard he and Elly ran off to Atlanta (actually ?Columbus?). RIP dear friend.
I too am sorry to hear of Niles passing. I enjoyed our time together. I was disappointed in not getting to see him at the reunion. I am another of those who visited him in New York while he was at Columbia. We had another great time then. I wish him peace.
Marty Speer (Wyle)
Am so sorry to hear about Niles. I have great memories of Niles at WHS and a wonderful weekend Kris Hansen and I spent with him in New York over college spring break. So long ago, but a memorable 1st trip to NYC. Peace to you.
Michael Dorton
Very sorry to here about Niles passing. He was a great classmate and friend.
Susan Rumble (Snively)
I remember Niles Schoening from second grade at Belknap School. He was a handsome guy even then, and I admired his beautiful drawings--almost like architectural designs--of what looked like airports or even city-scapes. He had a gentleness that was remarkable in one so young. I'm so sorry to hear of his passing.
Calvin Johnson
When I found some class pictures from Belknap and realized he wasn't at our 50th, I googled him in Alabama and tried to write him. By then he had retired from what must have been a notable academic career. I remember in freshman year of college I visited him one weekend at Columbia. It was wonderful to have a Louisville friend to welcome me to New York City. At WHS I remember the Key Club wanted to start an intramural basketball program but it was going to take a lot of organization. Unless my memory has failed, I believe Niles was one of those who ran the program. It was very successful, attracting many who didn't make the varsity team. Yes, I, too, am very sad at his passing.
Glen Anderson
I'm quite saddened to read of Niles' passing far too soon. We shared many classes at WHS. Even then, he was always a gentleman, in the best sense of the word.
Ellinor Henderson
Although we had a marriage that didn't work out, I have many fun memories of visiting NY City, parties at his fraternity house and walking down 5th Avenue at Thanksgiving time when all the stores were decorated for Christmas. I read through his library and learned quite a bit about literature that was taught at Columbia University but not at UK! When he was in graduate school at Ohio State and I was a 1st grade teacher, we had many friends and lots of fun at those Big Ten football games. I always hoped he would find the right person for his needs, and, since he had several grandchildren, I guess he did. As I get older, it's easier to remember the good times, forget the bad. RIP
James Nimocks
Niles and I were taking a science quiz in 9th grade when he turned around and whispered to me "What's a universal solvent?" I whispered back "water" and was thrilled that I actually knew something Niles didn't. Probably the only thing I knew that he didn't. I often wondered what happened to him after I heard he and Elly ran off to Atlanta (actually ?Columbus?). RIP dear friend.
Peter Kotcher
I too am sorry to hear of Niles passing. I enjoyed our time together. I was disappointed in not getting to see him at the reunion. I am another of those who visited him in New York while he was at Columbia. We had another great time then. I wish him peace.
Susan Blayney (Gerard)
Such sad news. Niles was such a good friend in high school - kind, funny and thoughtful. I have thought of him often.
Jennie Donnelly (Green)
To me, Niles was always a golden boy. He is definitely gone too soon.