Harry "Hank" Schofield

Harry H. "Hank" Schofield was born August 17, 1927 at home on the original family homestead southwest of Midland on Brave Bull Creek. He was the second youngest child of Harry C. and Florence (Shaul) Schofield. He grew up on his parents’ homestead and attended rural school in that area.

As a young man, he worked as a ranch hand. In doing so, he acquired a love for horses that would last his lifetime. He was an excellent horseman and will be well remembered for his skill in breaking horses, often ones that no one else could ride, for ranchers throughout the area. He had a special interest in quarter horses and raised several of his own. He was a good neighbor and friend to others. Hank was always the first to offer a helping hand to those in need, often putting others before himself.

Hank was united in marriage to Eva Pauline Fosheim on September 12, 1947 in Midland, SD. He worked for various ranchers until 1959 when they moved back onto the family homestead which he continued to operate for the rest of his life. He was a family man whose life revolved around his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Throughout the years, Hank and Pauline opened their home to many children who needed a place to stay and treated them as their own.

Grateful for sharing his life is his wife of fifty-six years, Pauline; six sons, Monte Schofield, Kirby Schofield and his wife Nancy, Wesley Schofield and his wife Marina, Travis Schofield and his wife Kathy, all of Midland, Will Schofield and Lucas Schofield and his wife Tammi, all of Philip; three daughters, June Fedderson and her husband Leroy, and Julie McLaughlin and her husband Larry, all of Midland and Jill Splitt and her husband Wayne of Black Hawk; twenty-five grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; one brother, Martin Schofield and his wife Edith of Evansville, WY; two sisters-in-law, Thelma Jean Schofield of Philip and Mary Ellen Schofield of Ottumwa; several nieces and nephews; and a host of relatives and friends.

Hank was preceded in death by his parents, Harry C. and Florence Belle Schofield; eleven brothers, Charlie, Clarence, Richard, Robert, Albert "Bud", Alfred, Edward, Joe, Matthew "Mike", Forrest and Everett; two sisters, Florence and Myrtle; and one grandson, Casey Leroy Fedderson.

Visitation was held 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 25, at the Rush Funeral Home in Philip, and one hour preceding the services at the auditorium on Wednesday.

Funeral services were held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 26, at the Midland School Auditorium, with Pastor Paul Bly officiating.

Interment was in the Midland Cemetery.

FUNERAL SERVICES
Wednesday, November 26, 2003 2:00 p.m.
Midland School Auditorium
Midland, South Dakota
MINISTER
Pastor Paul Bly
MUSIC
Scotti Block– Pianist
Maureen Palecek – Vocalist
USHERS
Bobby Schofield – Dan Schofield
Terry Schofield – Richard Schofield
PALLBEARERS
Hank’s Grandsons
Brady Schofield – Heath Splitt
Lance Falzone – Justin Schofield
Shane Schofield – Joshua McLaughlin
Jared Schofield – Caleb McLaughlin
Roger Schofield – Forrest Schofield
SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS
George Schofield
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
INTERMENT
Midland Cemetery
Midland, South Dakota

Service Details

FUNERAL SERVICES
Wednesday, November 26, 2003 2:00 p.m.
Midland School Auditorium
Midland, South Dakota

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