Norman Schoen

Norman Paul Schoen December 9, 1935 – September 18, 2026 Norman, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully September 18, 2026, at the age of 90. He was born December 9, 1935, in Benson, ND to German immigrants Herman and Louise (Hesser) Schoen. The family moved to the Mini-Cassia area to farm in the late 1930’s. Norman graduated in 1954 from Rupert High School.

Norman proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1958 to 1960. Serving as an Army Surveyor with Battery A, 1st Howitzer Battalion, 36th Artillery, he attained the rank of Specialist Fourth Class (SP4). He spent part of his military service in Germany and remained proud of his time in uniform throughout his life.

Norman married Helen M. Caldwell on May 17, 1964. Together, they shared 62 years of marriage and built a life centered around family, farming, and the many activities they enjoyed together. They raised three children: Daniel (Dan), Shelly, and Angelia (Angie).

He grew up with a love for the land and built a successful life as a farmer in Paul ID. He farmed 363 acres, growing hay, wheat, barley, and the crop that became his specialty – sugar beets. His success as a sugar beet grower was featured in The Sugar beet Magazine in 1981. His dedication to agriculture and community extended beyond his own farm, Norman proudly served for 21 years on the A&B Board of Directors, representing Division 4 from 1981 – 2002.

Outside of farming, Norman enjoyed bowling, playing pinochle, camping, countryside drives, attending High School games, community events, rodeos, fairs, and loved fishing.

In retirement, Norman continued to explore Southern Idaho with his ATV club, more fishing, and having coffee at the Wayside Café with friends. He and Helen continued to enjoy Sunday drives, spending time with grandkids, and family gatherings.

Norman is preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Louise Schoen, his sisters, Ester (Jess Enebo), Doris (Glover) and Betty (Jamison), brother Walter Schoen, and his wife Helen (Caldwell) Schoen.

Norman is survived by his children, Daniel (Becky) Schoen, Shelly (Robert) Cook, and Angie (Ray) Doyle/Fenstermaker; his grandchildren, Shantel Harral, Shawnee Harral, William (Brittany Theiss) Schoen, Colten Doyle, and Shelby Doyle; and great-grandchildren, Lawrence and Brentin Schoen.

Norman will be missed in all the ordinary places where he was simply a part of our lives. He will be remembered with love, gratitude, and affection by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

A gravesite Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Paul Cemetery, Paul, ID. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Minidoka County Senior Center in Rupert, Idaho.