Wilhelm "Willy" Schonenberger, 90, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 22, 2026.

Willy was born in Switzerland on May 28, 1936. He immigrated to the United States in 1958 to work as a professional embroidery designer. He proudly served in the US Army National Guard. With his wife, Rosmarie, he later started his own successful embroidery company in West New York, NJ. In 2001, Willy and Rosmarie retired to Edenton, NC where he enjoyed the beauty of the Albemarle Sound. He was an avid gardener and loved art, nature, traveling the world, and spending time with his family.

Willy is survived by his wife Rosmarie, daughters Sheila Harlow (Greg) and Simone Schonenberger (Tony), and grandchildren Zachary and Megan.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Willy’s memory may be made to The Nature Conservancy preserve.nature.org

Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral Home, 735 Virginia Road, Edenton, NC is assisting the Schonenberger family with arrangements and online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com