PIERRE, SD –

Neil Schochenmaier, 56, of Pierre, SD died Thursday, November 2, 2023 as the result of an automobile accident.

Visitation will be from 6-7 pm with a 7 pm Prayer service on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at Isburg Funeral Chapel in Pierre.

Funeral service will be 11:00 am on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at Faith Lutheran Church in Pierre.

Burial will be 3:30 pm on Thursday, November 9, 2023 in Rosebud Cemetery at Bonesteel, SD.

Memorials can be directed to: Pierre Swim Team or Prairie Winds 4-H club.

Neil was born to Aldrew and Marjorie (Jons) Schochenmaier. He grew up on a dairy farm in Bonesteel, where he was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church. He graduated from Bonesteel-Fairfax High School in 1985, where he was active in high school sports and music, and then proceeded to graduate from SDSU in 1990 with a master’s degree in Civil Engineering.

Neil married Pamela (Arkell) Schochenmaier, they made their home in Pierre, SD, and had three children: Luke, Adam, and Hannah. He worked for the South Dakota Department of Transportation as a road design supervisor.

Neil volunteered as a swim meet official. He also served as the council president, treasurer, and livestock committee for several years with 4-H. Along with involvement in the community, he was a member of Faith Lutheran Church where he was a member of the choir and served on various boards.

Neil is survived by his mother Marjorie, his children: Luke Schochenmaier, Adam Schochenmaier, and Hannah Schochenmaier, his ladyfriend Melissa Plath, his brother Mike (Linda) Schochenmaier and his sister Nancy (David) Bogenhagen, numerous nieces, and nephews.

Neil was preceded in death by his father Aldrew and his aunt Alvera Peterson

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