Hugh W. Schoen, 91, died at his home northeast of Darlington on June 1, 2022. He had been in poor health for several years. Born on December 15, 1930, in the same house in which he passed, he was the youngest child of Charles W. and Madge Dunbar Schoen. He started his education at Bowers School, graduated from Darlington High School in 1948, and attended Michigan State University for a brief time. He took up farming in the Darlington area, where he married and raised a family.

Hugh and his wife Linda, who survives, enjoyed spending time at the cabin they owned in the Upper Peninsula. They also enjoyed traveling around the country in their motorhome, venturing as far as Alaska.

Hugh was preceded in death by his parents and his brother and sister. In addition to his wife, survivors include four children: Ron of Okemos, Michigan; Randie of Cairo, Georgia; Kim Lovett of Abingdon, Virginia; and Jeffrey of Delphi, Indiana. Also surviving are six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

There will be a private family burial at Greenlawn Cemetery at 3:00 p.m. on June 25. Following that, from 4:00 pm. to 8:00 pm., will be a Celebration of Life at the Darlington American Legion. Contributions in Hugh's memory can be made to the Montgomery County Community Foundation for credit to the Schoen Family Fund, which benefits the Darlington community.