Alan Brian Schoeneman

Alan B. Schoeneman, 67, of Chandler, Arizona, passed away on Saturday, August 1st, 2026 at Dobson House, a Hospice facility in Chandler.

Alan Brian Schoeneman was born on April 24th, 1959, the son of Andrew and Joanne (Reger) Schoeneman. He grew up in the Milwaukee area and graduated from Hamilton High School in Franklin, Wisconsin.

Alan is the eldest of four siblings; two sisters (Cindy Syverson and Linda Cummings) and one brother (Robert Schoeneman).

Alan was married to Catherine Kincaid in 1979 in Tampa, Florida. Alan, Catherine and children (Carla and Brian) moved to Arizona in 1981 and resided in Mesa for several years.

Alan worked construction but his passion was for cooking. Later in life he took culinary arts as a chef and worked in various locations.

Alan met Sandy Piccolo at Sun Lakes Lutheran Church in Chandler, Arizona in the fall of 2011. They were married April 6th, 2013 at Sun Lakes Lutheran Church. They resided in Sun Lakes, Arizona and both worked there until they retired in 2014.

Retirement was great because they were able to spend the summer in Iowa and the winter in Arizona.

Alan was an avid Green Bay Packers fan. He also enjoyed cooking, bowling and fishing. Alan and Sandy liked to swim, dance, attend concerts, go on cruises and travel. Alan planned and executed the best parties. But what was most important was family, the church and church family.

What Alan was best known for was his love for others. He was always helping others. It did not matter what they needed, he was there.

Alan had the biggest and kindest heart. He always greeted you with a welcoming spirit, warm smile and a big hug with open arms.

Alan is survived by his wife, Sandy, her son Michael and his wife Estelle and granddaughter Stella, daughter Carla, son Brian and daughter Melissa, grandchildren; Samantha, Brian and Austin, two sisters, Cindy and Linda and brother Robert, nephew Chris.

He is preceded in death by his parents, nephew Andy Syverson and ex-wife Catherine.