Richard "Ric" Schoelfopf

Richard “Ric” Schoelkopf Longtime Tenino resident, Ric “Sarge” Schoelkopf, passed away September 9, 2013 at St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, Washington. Ric was born August 15, 1949 in Centralia, Washington to Richard “Dick” and Barbara “Bobbi” Schoelkopf. Ric graduated from Tenino High School in 1967 and made his home in Tenino. He was a 38-year member of the Tenino Eagles #564, and always enjoyed Oregon Trail Days every year. He worked as a forklift driver for most of his career, spending more than 15 years at Hemphill-O’Neill Lumber Company. Ric was an avid outdoorsman, spending much of his spare time camping, fishing, and hunting with his family. He was always a jokester and the life of the party, and could always put a smile on your face. Ric is survived by his wife, Cheri; two daughters, Bobbi Jo and Stephanie; older brother, Jerry Schoelkopf, all of Tenino, Washington; as well as many family and friends. Ric was preceded in death by his parents, Dick and Bobbi Schoelkopf; sister, Sandra, all of Tenino; and brother, Morgan Schoelkopf of Spanaway, Washington. Please leave memories of Ric or condolences for his family in the Guestbook below.