Allen O. “Al” Schofield
Allen O. “Al’ Schofield, 80, went home to the Lord on November 5, 2024.
Al was born in Philip on April 19, 1944, to Clarence and Lucille (Leach) Schofield. His childhood was spent on the family ranch in rural west river Haakon county. He attended country school until moving to Pierre for high school. While attending high school, he was a carryout clerk at a grocery store. After his high school graduation in 1962, he continued working at the grocery store and worked his way up in management. During this time, he met Judy Tschetter (originally from Bridgewater) in Pierre where she was working as a secretary for the state of SD. They met on a blind date bowling with their best friends.
On October 11, 1964, Al married Judy at Neu Hutterthaler Mennonite Church in rural Bridgewater, Hutchinson County. Together Al and Judy had two daughters, and three grandchildren. He was always thankful for his son-in-laws, and said they were the sons he never had originally. He adored all of his immediate family and reminded them often of how proud he was of them all.
Over the years Al made homes for his family in Pierre, Winner, Parkston, and Milbank as he progressed in his grocery career and later worked at car dealerships. Over 30 years ago, Al and Judy moved to Chamberlain and never moved again. Every town Al was part of he supported the community in such organizations as Gideons, Jaycees, Lions, and his church.
Al spent his final years attending Central Plains Church services and bible studies, continuing to watch over Judy’s care and needs, tending to the house, providing for his cats, and helping others.
Many milestones had happened for Al in 2024, He turned 80, he retired from working all his jobs, and they celebrated their 60th anniversary in October. Al was busy with transitioning his home in preparations for a smaller place.
Al was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Lucile Scofield; brother Dean Schofield; sisters Linda Snook and Gloria Hansen; sister-in-laws Betty (Erwin) Gross, Elsie (Eli) Wipf, Marie (James) Hayes, Susie (Hofer) Bunger, Darlene (Vic) Schaeffer; brothers-in-law Paul S. (Susie), Dave, Solomon, Melvin, and Edwin Tschetter, Kenneth Wallmann, and Orval Graber.
Surviving family members include: his beloved wife Judy, children Angie Stucker (Sean) of Spirit Lake, IA., Amy Sund (Terry) of Winner, SD., and three grandchildren: Elizabeth, Jessica and Reed Stucker. He is also survived by sister-in-laws Delcie Schofield Hall, Edna Tschetter, LaVonne Tschetter, Evelyn Wallmann; Diane Graber; as well as brother-in-law Wilmer Bunger, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends in east and west river.
Funeral services will be 1:00 pm, Saturday, November 23, 2024 at the Central Plains Church in Chamberlain with Pastor Leigh Warmbrand officiating. Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m., (noon) on Saturday prior to the services at the church. Burial will be at a later date.
