Raphael Edward Schones
Oct 7, 1920 - Feb 6, 2015
Posted by Martha Reddout

Raphael Schones was born October 7, 1920 in Canute, Oklahoma to Sadie Marie (Kirk) and George Leo Schones. He passed away February 6, 2015 at his home in Canute, Oklahoma at the age of 94 years, 3 months and 29 days.

Raphael grew up in the Canute area and attended schools at Holy Family schools. After his graduation, he helped on the family farm until 1942 when he was drafted into the United States Army and was stationed in North Africa, stateside, Guam and Sipan serving as a marksman, truck driver, equipment operator, medic and ambulance driver. Raphael was discharged in 1946 and was married to Ragine Elizabeth (Kamphaus) Schones at St. Francis on August 1, 1946. After their marriage, they made the Canute area their home. Raphael went back to farming, raising cattle and would do carpentry work during the winters. In 1973, Raphael and Ragine moved to town and he went to work for Kilhoffer Propane driving and delivering fuel to farmers and even some oil rigs till his retirement. Raphael enjoyed wood working and was a perfectionist when it came to his projects and also spending time with his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers Phyllis and Ernest Schones and 1 sister, Ailene Schones.

He is survived by his wife, Ragine, of the home; 5 children, Dianne Peffer and husband, Larry, Elk City, OK, George Schones, Canute, OK, Douglas Schones and wife, Kathy, Canute, OK, Lanell West and husband, Ray, Okarche, OK and Ray Schones and wife, Cathy, Canute, OK; 12 grandchildren, Shane Peffer, Lance Peffer, Paul Schones, Trudy Evans, Blake Schones, Amber Schieber, Aaron West, Rayla West, Alexandria West, Sarah Davis, Rachael Schones and Adam Schones; 16 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Service Sunday, February 8, 2015 6:00 PM
Whinery-Savage Chapel
403 W. Country Club
Elk City, Oklahoma 73644, United States