Roll Call Tribute

Davis E. Schuenemann 

February 16, 1952 - June 4, 2023 

"Smokie" Schuenemann ended his earthly service on June 4, 2023. He passed away following a year long battle with cancer. He was born on February 16, 1952, in Beeville, Texas to parents Winnie Swoap Schuenemann and Elgin Waltham Schuenemann of Nordheim.

He graduated Nordheim ISD with Honors on May 29, 1970. Smokie continued his education at Bee County College, earning an Associate Degree in Animal Science, then transferred to Texas A&M University in College Station. In 1974, he earned a BA in Animal Science complete with Teaching Certificate.

He moved to Roma, Texas and taught for one year. Then, he took an AG Science teaching position in Nixon, Texas. After returning home, back to Nordheim, he was employed by the Nordheim Cooperative Gin. He entered the business world by purchasing the Schultz Grocery Store and renaming it Smokie's General Store. He was a member of the Nordheim Fire Department and the Nordheim Shooting Club. Smokie enjoyed cooking for others, he had two criteria: the food had to taste good, and there had better be plenty of it. He took great pleasure in watching his sons, grandchildren, nephews, and great nieces participate in stock shows and sporting events. He had many friends and acquaintances that listened to his stories.

Davis was preceded in death by: his parents, Winnie and Elgin Schuenemann, Maternal Grandparents, Davis Edward Swoap and Martha Elizabeth Vick Swoap of Kenedy, Paternal Grandparents, Fred H. and Meta Teiwes Schuenemann of Nordheim, Aunt Mabel Caroline Schuenemann of San Antonio. Also, Uncle Floyd and Aunt Velma Swoap of Kenedy. Davis is survived by: sons, Trevor (Teresa) Schuenemann, from Nordheim, and Kyle (Lacie) Schuenemann, from Poth; Grandchildren: Haydyn and Taydym of Nordheim/Runge, Ty and Peyton of Poth. One sister: Joyce Ann Schuenemann (Bernard) Warwas of Nordheim. His nephews and children are: Joseph (Johanna), Ellyn Iola and Aileen Marie Warwas; Franklyn (Gabby), Amzie Grace and Bryce Davis Warwas, all of Nordheim.

Visitation 5-7 pm Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Massey Funeral Home. Funeral service 2 pm Friday, June 9, 2023 at Massey Funeral Home. Interment to follow at Nordheim Cemetery.