The death of William 'Pastor Bill' Schonemann is void in the Hot Rod Club of Red Devil, while members share memories

New River, Ariz. – – William Schonemann, known as “Pastor Bill” for those in his community, was found dead in his house in New River at the beginning of this week.

The investigators are still working to find out who killed him.

Now we hear more about the legacy he leaves.

The background story:

The Red Devil Hot Rod Club has met every Friday evening on the same West -Phoenix parking lot.

Now there is a dark tone for the night when Pastor Bill's friends mourn his death.

What they say is that the joy of having met him and loved what seems to make through the grief.

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Pastor Bill's friends say he was a mastermind when it came to vehicles.

When we looked around, some of the classic cars had been worked on by Bill in any way, and we were shown a sweat job that he recently had on a motorcycle seat. The owner says he will appreciate it for the rest of this life.

Several people in this Hot Rod Club are with veterans like Pastor Bill, and they say that his handiness with cars and aircraft is amazing.

But it is the person he was for others – never judge and always put love and grace first – who left them a traces.

What you say:

We spent some time to chat with Pastor Bill's friends about pizza and lemonade when they dealt with his murder and reminded of the decades.

“It was a difficult week because it was only worse. I wish he had died in my sleep. It would be difficult, but easier. I met him in 1986.” We went through everything. I mean Air shows, we worked air shows, we rebuilt the arizona, it is in all parades. He is a manufacturer, he is known for his vehicles. None of his vehicles are bought, they are made. ”

“I met him here. Every Friday evening we all come here and he brings his 'Bill-built' van or truck and everything,” said club member Ken Fox.

“A few years ago I went through a very difficult time and Bill invited me back into the church. So I went there and I told him what was going on and he put me aside and put his hands on my head and called out the Holy Spirit to help me and forgive me and that was cool,” said member Richard Kordylas. “The world is a better place for him after being there.”

“Well, he went home. He is at home where he had to be,” said Roeper.

What's next:

Maricopa County's office tells us that there is currently no information about a suspect or a motive, but that the larger community does not give a threat.

The community will soon be hoping for some answers, including Bill's relatives.

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