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Edward Schons

Dec 9, 2020

Edward Charles Schons, Sr., of Erie, KS, formerly of Tonganoxie, KS died in his home on November 20, 2020 at the age of 97. Ed was born April 9, 1923 in Kansas City, KS to Charles Schons and Dora Holtel Schons. He joined the Civilian Conservation Corps at the age of 16 during the Great Depression. He was a proud member of the United States Marine Corps in the Solomon Islands during World War II. Ed is survived by his daughter and son¬in¬law, Kathy & Doug Putthoff, and his son and daughterin¬law, Dan & Cathy Schons. His surviving grandchildren include, Elizabeth & husband Andy Beck, Michael Putthoff, Chris & wife Michelle Schons, Matt Schons, Danny Schons, & Jesse Schons. Surviving great grandchildren include Noah & Maggie Beck. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested in his memory to Veterans of Foreign Wars at heroes.veterans.org