About Schoenborn's Jewelry
Schoenborn's Jewelry Team
Bob Schoenborn's Jewelry is a small town destination jewelry store centrally located in Kiel, Wisconsin, with easy access from Calumet, Manitowoc, Sheboygan, Fond du Lac, Outagamie and Brown Counties. When you walk through the door you will be welcomed by our friendly staff and the store dog, Kesha. We offer a large selection of fine gemstone and diamond jewelry set in gold and platinum, including engagement rings, wedding bands and anniversary rings, along with gold and sterling silver fashion jewelry, watches and clocks, religious gifts and locally crafted giftware. All jewelry repair is completed in store with great care by our expert staff.
Bob Schoenborn, Owner
Bob has been in the jewelry industry since he was 13 years old. He was taught how to size rings on the Goldsmith bench and was expected to assist in the family store at a very young age. After graduating from Kiel High School, Bob went on to college in Milwaukee where he studied Horology. Horology is the science of measuring time and the art of making timepieces. Just a short time after graduating from college, Bob took his state boards and became a certified Watch Maker. While going to school in Milwaukee, Bob also studied Jewelry, Diamonds and Gemstones, taking a plethora of different courses related to our industry. He later studied with the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and became a certified Diamond Grader. Bob and his wife, Sue became sole proprietors of the business in 2011. Not only will you see Bob at the store, you will more than likely run into his dog, Kesha. Kesha is Samoyed that has been with the family since 2015.
Kristin has been with Bob Schoenborn's Jewelry for 11 years. She grew up in New Holstein, Wisconsin, and graduated from New Holstein High School. Kristin currently resides in New Holstein. She completed courses through the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) in the 10 years she has been with the company. She continues her education by attending seminars based on the current and future changes in the jewelry industry. Kristin plays a key role in inventory buying, marketing, sales and learning the Goldsmith trade. She has a true appreciation for the top-quality jewelry that Bob Schoenborn’s Jewelry offers and looks forward to owning the business in the future.
Kristin Schmitt
Cindy Freund
Cindy has been with Bob Schoenborn's Jewelry since 2016. She grew up in Marytown, Wisconsin and graduated from New Holstein High School. Cindy then pursued a career in retail and has remained in the profession ever since, giving her thirty-plus years in the business. She has completed courses through the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) in Diamond Essentials and continues her education by attending seminars based on the current and future changes in the jewelry industry. Cindy also plays a key role in inventory buying and sales, and she has a keen eye for detail. She carries a true passion for jewelry and providing the best experience for her clients
Jennifer joined Bob Schoenborn’s Jewelry in 2023. She grew up in New Holstein, Wisconsin and graduated from New Holstein High School. Jennifer brings 20+ years of customer service experience to the team at Schoenborn’s. She plays a key role in Social Media Marketing, Inventory purchasing and Sales. She is currently working to complete her Applied Jewelry Professional degree with the Gemological Institute of America. Jen has a knack for helping others achieve their goals in all things jewelry. From Heirloom recreations to custom design, Jen can help from start to finish creating the piece of your dreams!
Jennifer DeSombre
Ann Webber
Ann is a New Holstein native and still resides in her hometown today. In 1984, Ann began her career in the finance industry at a local bank, and she worked there for 36 years. Her passion for working with numbers continued when she joined Bob Schoenborn’s Jewelry in 2020, as the accountant.
Kesha (also known as Frank) is the official greeter at Bob Schoenborn’s Jewelry. Kesha is a purebred Samoyed that has been with our family since 2016. Prior to his job here at Schoenborn’s he was a Reserve Grand Champion show dog. Now in his retirement, he loves taking naps throughout the store, the occasional snack and most of all he loves our customers and interaction with people. Kesha can be found at the store any day that Bob is working, be sure to stop in and say hello!
Kesha
Schoenborn's Jewelry History
In 1905, Matthew Schoenborn of Marytown, Wisconsin, started a small clock repair business on the Schoenborn homestead. He taught himself to repair clocks and watches in addition to raising livestock and working on the family farm. Matt Schoenborn was married to Julia. They had three children: Oscar, Ferdinand and Herbert. On the farm, they sold select watches and clocks as well as repaired them. For forty years the business continued there.
In 1945, Schoenborn’s was moved to Kiel by Bob’s parents, Oscar and Edna. There were seven Schoenborn children that were raised at the stores current location today. Growing up, all of the children assisted in the store. Bob started sizing rings at the young age of 13! They sold jewelry, watches, clocks, cameras, electric razors, movie and slide projectors and giftware. Oscar passed away in 1968 at the age of 53. Edna then continued in the family business working with her children.
Edna and her family took great pride in the business that they had built. Through the years the store had made many great transitions. Inventory changed, prices changed, the building's façade looked a bit different, but since its founding in 1905 the business has remained in the Schoenborn family. In 2002, Edna passed away but the store still continued on with Bob, Lyle and Jackie Schoenborn through 2010.
Today, Bob Schoenborn owns and operates the business in downtown Kiel. When you walk through the door you will be greeted by our friendly staff and the store dog, Kesha. Bob Schoenborn's Jewelry continues to offer the same great quality selections of jewelry, watches and clocks always for a better price. As always, all repair work is completed in store by our caring and qualified personnel. We carry a wide variety of sterling silver fashion jewelry, fine gemstone and diamond jewelry in gold or platinum, timepieces, clocks and locally crafted giftware.