His mother's maiden name was Zeeker; he was born in Illinois, and died in Monterey County, CA, at the age of 81; Charles W. Schonne had at least one brother, Albert Schonne (b. Illinois, 8/20/1897-d. Los Angeles County, CA, 4/3/1970); Charles W. Schonne married Lucille Lutzow Schonne (b. Illinois, 9/13/1905 -d. Monterey County, CA, 7/9/1990);