Agatha Grieshaber Schoen's Obituary
Agatha Grieshaber Schoen, 96, of Covington, LA, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late George David Grieshaber and Jennie Carra Grieshaber. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 60 years, Robert J. Schoen, Sr., her sons Eugene Frederick and Ronald Patrick, her brother, Judge Dominic Carra Grieshaber, Sr. and her sister, Josephine Grieshaber Wagner. Agatha is survived by seven children, Robert J Schoen Jr. (Marina), Raymond C Schoen (Marilyn), Richard D Schoen (Susan), Marybelle Schoen Bates (Ricky), Agatha Schoen Jones (Michael), William E. Schoen (Wendy), Jennie Schoen Cook (Wayne); fourteen grandchildren, Richard P. Schoen, Katherine B. Shields (Stewart), Elizabeth C. Schoen, Carra A. Bates, Jonathan E. Schoen, MD (Melissa), Frederick Lane Bates, Jr. (Teri), Evan J. Schoen (Andrea), Marybelle B. Fitzsimmons (Brad), Julia M. Schoen, Michael S. Jones, Paul L. Schoen, Robert S. Jones, Schoen A. Jones and Anna- Kathryn Andries; eleven great grandchildren and many friends and family in both Covington and her native New Orleans.
Agatha attended The Academy of the Sacred Heart and graduated from Ursuline Academy high school. She went on to receive a Bachelor of Arts degree from Ursuline College, New Orleans. After graduating she taught second grade for two years at St. Catherine of Sienna school in Metairie, LA.
Agatha was devoted to her family and faith, and is fondly remembered for her warmth, feisty wit and charm. After losing her father at age two, Agatha and her siblings moved into the St. Patrick Catholic Church rectory and were raised by her mother and uncle, the most reverend Monsignor Raymond A. Carra. This is where she developed her deep faith in GOD and strong love for family. Along with her husband, Agatha was the recipient of the Order of St. Louis Medallion for her outstanding services to St. Patrick Catholic Church. She loved to entertain and was often found in the kitchen cooking large meals for her family and friends.
We give a special thanks to Sandy Hall, Vickie Clelland and all the nurses in the skilled nursing unit at Christwood for the loving care extended to Agatha. They were not only her care takers but became her best friends.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Funeral Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter Catholic Church, 125 E. 19th Ave., Covington, LA on Friday, June 23, 2023 at 12 Noon. Visitation will begin at 10AM. Internment at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens, Covington, LA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Discalced Carmelite Nuns of Covington, 73530 River Road, Covington, LA 70435 or St. Peter Catholic Church, 125 E. 19th Ave., Covington, LA 70433 or St. Joseph Abbey, 75376 River Road, Saint Benedict, LA 70457. Arrangements by E. J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2280 W. 21st Ave., Covington, LA 70433. Family and friends may sign the guest book online at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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