Memorial service for Brigitte F. Schemonia will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday, November 18, 2024, at Post Cemetery, Fort Sill, Oklahoma with Dr. Rev. Bill Schneider, Pastor, St. John Lutheran Church officiating.

Arrangements are under the direction of Becker-Rabon Funeral Home.

Brigitte F. Schemonia passed away Friday, November 8, 2024, at her home in Lawton, Oklahoma.

Brigitte F. Schemonia, 81, of Lawton, Oklahoma was born April 23, 1943, in Bayreuth, Germany to Wilhelm Gerken and Liese (Christ) Gerken. She was raised in Germany and later met her future husband SFC (Retired) Herbert E. Schemonia in Germany. They were married June 21, 1963, in Bayreuth, Germany. The couple later moved to the United States in the early 1970's. Herbert passed away November 4, 1999.

Brigitte found joy in gardening, cooking, and celebrating the holidays, especially Christmas, when her festive spirit shone brightest. Her family even won a local contest in Lawton for the best-decorated yard. Brigitte was a true social butterfly, warmly engaging with everyone she met. She was active in the Red Hat Club, the German American Club, and the Retired Widows Club, always ready to lend a helping hand to others. Her grandchildren and grand dogs held a special place in her heart, bringing her endless happiness.

Brigitte is survived by her son, William Schemonia and wife Kathy of Lawton, Oklahoma, grandchildren, Tyler Schemonia and significant other Justice Lewis of Ardmore, Oklahoma, and Ryan Schemonia of Lawton, Oklahoma, great grandchild, Journey Schemonia of Ardmore, Oklahoma, stepsister, Margot Bergman of Germany, and Renate Berger and other family members.

Brigitte is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and one brother-in-law, Wilfred Bergman.