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WILLIAM H. SCHNURE VALPARAISO, IN 1922-2013
William Harold Schnure of Valparaiso died peacefully on December 13, 2013 in Valparaiso Hospice of kidney complications. He was born July 5, 1922 in Sparrows Point, Maryland and graduated from Sparrows Point High School. William earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Bucknell University, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania in 1944. At Bucknell, he was a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity and played varsity sports in basketball, soccer, and track. He established the Bucknell record in 1944 for the 120 high hurdles which stood for 50 years. William enlisted in the Navy and graduated as Second Lieutenant from Midshipman School at Columbia University, New York City. He was deployed to the Pacific Basin as Second Lieutenant on an LST in World War II. He married his college sweetheart, Anne Kloss on June 15, 1946 and joined Bethlehem Steel in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. In 1950 as a Navy Reservist, he was called back to the Navy and served in the Korean War on an LST in the Pacific for two years. In 1964, the family moved to Valparaiso with Bethlehem Steel at the new Burns Harbor plant. He was promoted to Superintendent of the Slabbing Mill and retired in 1984. Since retirement, he remained active with First Presbyterian Church serving as Deacon, Meals On Wheels, Kiwanis, S.A.R., and other organizations. He loved bridge, golf, travel, family, and friends. He was known for his energy, generosity, sense of humor, wit, and wisdom. His best attributes were his positive attitude and zest for life. He was very proud of his service to his country in two wars in the U. S. Navy and was thrilled to travel from Valpo with other WWII vets to Washington D. C. on the Honor Flight in 2006. William and his wife, Anne, were married for 60 years. Survivors include: Arthur (Trisha), John (Vicki), William (Patti), and Carolyn Schnure Hill (Robb Hill). The six grandchildren are: Vanessa, Katherine, Erika, Will, Lauren, and Bryan. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anne; and his parents: Frederick Oscar Schnure and Dorothy Bunnell Schnure. The celebration of Bill’s life at First Presbyterian Church, 3401 N. Valparaiso St., Valparaiso is planned for Saturday, December 21, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. Private interment will be in Milton, Pennsylvania in 2014. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Valparaiso YMCA in memory of Bill and Anne Schnure. MoellerFuneralHome.com
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We always really enjoyed our bridge club times with Bill. He set a fine example of being a good sport! Our sympathy to the family, especially Carolyn, who was a classmate of our son Tom. Richard and Joan Smith
Richard and Joan Smith
December 19, 2013
Bill was one of those memorable friends I was privileged to know for many years at work and play. He was a gentleman in everything he did. In retirement we played golf and bridge until his passing. He will be missed by very many people.
Norm Hittinger
December 17, 2013
Bill was a real gentleman, a backyard neighbor, and a long time friend. He will be truly missed!
Ted and Peggy Lethen
December 16, 2013
It's quite hard to come up with the words that can ease the pain of the grieving heart. Life is the greatest gift that GOD has given us. Death is only a bridge towards eternal life with GOD. Certainly, heaven is rejoicing, for another soul has finally reached his true home. Bill was certainly the greatest person with whom I had the pleasure to work in the Slabbing Mill office. Because of the type of person he was, I found it a joy to come in to work everyday. I know that he is missed; but, he is, indeed, in a better place -- united again with loved ones who went on before him.
Sincerely, Darlene
December 16, 2013
It's quite hard to come up with the words that can ease the pain of the grieving heart. Life is the greatest gift that GOD has given us. Death is only a bridge towards eternal life with GOD. Certainly, heaven is rejoicing, for another soul has finally reached his true home. Bill was certainly the greatest person with whom I had the pleasure to work in the Slabbing Mill office. Because of the type of person he was, I found it a joy to come in to work everyday. I know that he is missed; but, he is, indeed, in a better place -- united again with loved ones who went on before him.
Sincerely, Darlene
December 16, 2013
It's quite hard to come up with the words that can ease the pain of the grieving heart. Life is the greatest gift that GOD has given us. Death is only a bridge towards eternal life with GOD. Certainly, heaven is rejoicing, for another soul has finally reached his true home. Bill was certainly the greatest person with whom I had the pleasure to work in the Slabbing Mill office. Because of the type of person he was, I found it a joy to come in to work everyday. I know that he is missed; but, he is, indeed, in a better place -- united again with loved ones who went on before him.
Sincerely, Darlene
December 16, 2013
So sorry for your loss. As a deacon at First Presbyterian Church I had the pleasure to visit with your dad and share about the mill life as my father, Paul Weissert had worked at Midwest Steel and was also a church member with your parents. I certainly appreciated his sense of humor.Karen Weissert Huguenard
December 16, 2013
Bill was a great guy. I was one of the young supervisors at beth steel burns harbor and was an asst super but he was just one of the guys....
john
December 16, 2013
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