Lasting Memories
Konrad Schoebel
1924-March 1, 2010
Portola Valley, California
Konrad Schoebel, a resident of Atherton and Portola Valley, died March 1. He was 86.
Mr. Schoebel earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and optics from the Academy of Applied Technology in Munich, Germany.
He came to United States in 1951 to pursue a career in the magnetic tape recording industry. In 1957, he founded Precision Instrument Co. and developed and manufactured various advanced instrumentation tape recorders for commercial and military applications, his family said. In 1974, he started his second company, Precision Echo Inc. In 1984, he sold his company to DRS Technologies of Oakland, New Jersey.
He was a guest lecturer at U.C. Berkeley's graduate school of business, and a director of the German Chamber Of Commerce in San Francisco for 10 years.
Mr. Schoebel traveled extensively, and counted a trekking trip to Nepal and Mount Everest as the highlight, family member said.
He was an early member of the Alpine Hills Tennis Club in Portola Valley, the University Club and the St. Francis Yacht Club. For 20 years, he enjoyed racing his boat on the San Francisco Bay and won many trophies in the Danforth Ocean Racing Series, his family said.He volunteered as an AYSO soccer referee.
He is survived by his wife, Christiane Schoebel of Portola Valley; his children David Schoebel of Woodside and Peter Schoebel of Herndon, Virginia; and three grandchildren.
July 12, 2016
I was an Employee at Magnetic Industries in Mountain View and then in then in the Home office in Palo alto from 1961 until 1969 as Manager of Accounting. Graduated from SJSC and moved back to NY. Found this picture and wanted to share. Fond memories
Dec. 7, 2015
Peter & David, I am visiting my 5th grandchild in Oxnard and thought I would look up how everyone is doing. Came across this and want to pay my respects to everyone and let you know Konrad has been in my thoughts. I knew him when I was a little boy in whippany,nj. And he so graciously invited me out to California when my best friend "Peter"moved there with all the family. I spent 3 weeks with everyone and had a wonderful time.i believe it was 1970? I remember Konrad taking us all out on their boat and sailed under the Golden Gate Bridge. Great guy. Would love to hear from you Sincerely, David Bonardel ballyhoo1@hotmail.com
Aug. 27, 2013
Dear Christiane, I hope you remember me. I worked for you and Konrad in the early 80's. I have a dear friend in Portola Valley and thought of you two. In searching you out, I came across Konrad's obituary. I was so sorry to hear about his passing in 2010. I have fond memories of working for you and am glad to see that you and Konrad had a wonderful life together. I now live back in Palo Alto with my husband and 3 children. I hope our paths cross someday. Please feel free to contact me if you wish. Warm Regards and Belated Condolences. Jali Sandelin jalisandelin@hotmail.com
Dec. 4, 2012
Hallo, bist Du eine Enkelin von Konrad Schoebel? Vater: David oder Peter. Dann würde es mich freuen! Leider kann ich kein englisch. Konrad Schoebel war mein Onkel, der Bruder meines Pflegevaters Alfons Schoebel. Wir kannten uns persoenlich sehr gut. Er hatte uns, meine Familie 1989 nach Amerika eingeladen zu sich und Chris. Ich kann nur bestätigen, er war ein aussergewöhnlicher Mensch und hat sehr viel für seine Familie in Deutschland getan. Er war in meinem Berufsleben mein Vorbild! Vieleicht Können meine Zeilen übersetzt werden, es würde mich freuen Liebe Laura alles Gute, Dir und deiner Familie. Manfred
June 7, 2011
I just saw this obituary of Konrad. Konrad was a very loving and caring man. He will never be forgotten... My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Laura