Charles Richard Schonherr

Charles Richard Schonherr (Rick), 63, passed away at his home in Nowata on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Rick was born on July 13, 1962, in Leavenworth, Kansas. His parents, Odie and Verona (Strickland) Price, moved the family to Nowata in 1977. He began his professional career as a welder, working various jobs, and for many years he worked for Nowata Machine Works. During football season, he could always be found rooting for his favorite teams, the Kansas City Chiefs and the OU Sooners. He enjoyed being outdoors, staying busy with just about any kind of work, and being known as a hard-working guy. He hunted when he could, but some of his happiest times were spent riding his Fat Boy Harley-Davidson. He was a Member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles #610, if anyone would like to make a Donation to them in lieu of flowers, their address is 110 W. 2nd St., Bartlesville, OK 74003.

He is survived by his daughter, Ashley Parrett of Bartlesville; 3 sisters, Linda Modestino of Yukon, OK, Marietta Hollenshead and her husband Waimone of Nowata, Ronda Privette and her husband Jason, of Nowata; 2 Brothers, Willie Schonherr and Keith Schonherr, both of Nowata; 2 grandchildren, Alexis Nolte and Daxton Parrett; as well as a host of other relatives and friends. Rick was preceded in death by his parents, Odie and Verona Price, and his brothers, Larry Schonherr, George "Mule" Schonherr, Jim Bob Schonherr, and Ronald Lee Price.

Memorial services are scheduled for Friday, June 12, 2026, at 2:00 pm in the Benjamin Memorial Chapel, Benjamin Funeral Service, Nowata. Online condolences can be left at www.honoringmemoriesnowata.com or the Benjamin Funeral Home Facebook page. Arrangements are under the direction of the Benjamin Funeral Service, 114 W. Cherokee, Nowata. 918-273-2700