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George Lawrence Schnell Obituary
GEORGE STEVEN SCHNELLFuneral service for George Steven Schnell, 48, Kissimmee, who died suddenly January 31, 2008, at Florida Hospital Celebration, will be 10 a.m. Saturday, February 9, at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 600 S. Nova Rd., Ormond Beach. Mr. Schnell was born in Flushing, N.Y., and moved here in May 1983 from Commack, Long Island, N.Y. He moved to Kissimmee to work for Disney and was an employee there for 24 years. He was a musical entertainer at the German Pavillion at Epcot's "Biergarten." He received a B.A. from Julliard Conservatory, New York, in 1981, and when he came to work for Disney/Orlando, he impressed them with his rendition of Carnival of Venice on his "major" instrument which was the tuba, he was hired immediately starting his 24-year career. Survivors include his wife of six years, Birgit Schnell; sons, Eric and Steven Schnell, both of Kissimmee; parents, George L. Schnell, who died the same day, and Angela Schnell, Ormond Beach; sister, Marie Jordan, Ormond Beach; nephews, Michael (Heather) Scudiero, and Joseph and George Scudiero; niece, Lisa Scudiero; many aunts, uncles and cousins; and his Disney and Outback families. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Volusia/Flagler Counties, 140 Palm Coast Parkway N.E., Palm Coast, FL.
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for George Lawrence Schnell
FRANKK J CARNESI
November 27, 2020
Great friend. My partner in the NYPD. PRAYERS. RIP
Amy Dennis
February 18, 2008
God bless the families. They are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers.
Lorrie Stahl
February 17, 2008
My deepest sympathy to the Schnell Family. I was friends with George, we talked on the phone regularly. When we talked, we talked about our children. Eric and Steven, he always told me how proud he was of you boys. You will grow up to be great men, just like your father.
Alan and Kim Hardy
February 10, 2008
Dear Angela,
We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.
Gina, Alec and Family
February 9, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. As a Disney fan, I had the privilage of seeing George perform, my children just loved him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Rossana Valverde
February 9, 2008
My heart goes out to all of you at this difficult time. I grew up with the Schnells under the care of Aunt Regina Eaton and have always considered them the family I never had. They are such loving people who brought smiles to anyone they encountered, I still remember Georgie picking me up high so I could "fly" My deepest sympathies to all of you. Love Rossana
Darrell & Shirley Bell
February 8, 2008
George's entertainment skills were enjoyed for the past many years and his musical skill and entertaining style will be greatly missed. We will always think of him when we watch future sets of the German Biergarten musical group. We express our sympathy to his family and friends.
Steve Pearson
February 8, 2008
My deepest condolences to the Schnell Family. I still am shocked by the news and the reality hasn't fully set in. I also worked with George at EPCOT for several years and he was a good friend, great musician and a quality human being. Ein prosit Siegfried!
Riley Connell
February 8, 2008
My deepest sympathies go out to the Schnell family for their monumental loss. I worked with George Steven for many years while I was at Disney and considered him one of my good friends. He was an incredible musician and a great guy. May God Bless all of you. You are in my prayers.
Desiree Miller
February 8, 2008
Dear Schnell Family, Our hearts go out to you and our prayers on this tragic loss. We are frequent diners at the Biergarten and George's wonderful performances always brought smiles to our faces and made our lives that much happier. He brought a lot of joy to his performances and obviously loved what he did. My 4 year old daughter especially loved the bells. We will all miss him very much. God bless you all.
sigismund laster
February 8, 2008
To the combined Schnell families, I extend my deepest and heartfelt sympathies on the passing of George Sr and George Jr. As an uncle of young Georgie's best friend Joe Guzman, I first got to know Georgie in the days when they both were growing up in Commack Long Island. What a wonderful young man. Joe's mother Wilma looked on Georgie as another son, and George was a wonderful friend to the entire Guzman family. I also remember fondly the good times in Florida with when we got together with George and his beautiful two sons, Eric and Steven. May they grow up to be just as George always was,happy and loving to all he met.
To Birgit and Angela, I send my sincerest and deeply felt regrets on the losses of both Georges. May your wonderful memories give you strength in the coming days and years.
Young Georgie will always be in my heart and thoughts. He will be missed by all who knew him.
(Uncle)Sigi Laster
a biergarten friend Waterfield
February 7, 2008
Dear Schnell family, I am extremely sorry to hear of your tragic loss. Please know what Mr. Schnell brought so many smiles to so many families in his years at Biergarten, including my own. He has touched many lives and will be sorely missed.
susan kurz
February 6, 2008
Dear Angela and Marie,
Our hearts break for yours. We are so sorry for the loss of your husband and father and the tragic loss of your son and brother far too soon.
I remeber big George with that sly grin and contagious laugh. It has been years since i've seen Georgie but what a handsome young man in the picture with his dad. Try to rest knowing they are together in Heaven with those that love them so much. We will all join them some day with a big Schnell reunion. What a party that will be!
All our love and prayers,
Susan and Ray kurz
Joan Reynolds - Murphy
February 6, 2008
Dear Angela,
I am so sorry to hear of George's passing as well as the loss of your son. I can't imagine the agony you must be going through. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you. I didn't know your son but George was a cool guy and I know you will miss him terribly. I'm so glad I knew him and wish I could ease your pain in some way but I know that isn't possible. Do the best you can and remember you have lots of friends, old and new, who sympathize with you.
Affectionately,
Joan
ROSE REGO
February 6, 2008
ANGELA, MARIE AND YOUR EXTENDED FAMILIES, I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AND PRAY GOD GIVES YOU THE STRENGTH AT THIS TIME. ALL OF YOU WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS, ESPECIALLY GEORGE--MY SPECIAL PAL. LOVE ROSE REGO
Steve Grieb
February 6, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to all of the Schnell family.
I worked with George Jr. for 12 years in the Biergarten at Germany, Epcot. My daughter, Mary, loved to sing and dance when he played polkas. He will be deeply missed by all of us at Epcot Germany. Sincerely Steve and Cheryl Grieb
Heather Scudiero
February 6, 2008
These were two great men and I am honored and proud to have known them. Our family will never be the same without them. I am so greatful Joseph will have so many fond memories of Grandpa and Georgie. He'll always remember going to the pool with Grandpa and of course every time we get a wet willie we'll think of Georgie. I also feel blessed that they both were able to meet our baby George and I can only hope that he will grow up to be as wonderful a man as these two men were.
~Heather
John and Donna
February 6, 2008
Marie,
Donna and I are very sorry and saddened to hear of the losses in your family. You are in our prayers. I always considered your Dad and brother as special men and will keep them in my thoughts always.
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