Richard G. Schnulle

NEW LISBON, Wis. – Richard G. Schnulle, 66, of New Lisbon Wis., formerly of Woodstock, died Friday, May 13, 2011, at his son's home in Wonder Lake, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born July 24, 1944, in Woodstock, to Lester and Vera (Hildebrandt) Schnulle. He married Barbara Titus on June 15, 2002, in Necedah, Wis.

He was a veteran and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.

He worked as a lumber yard foreman at Lamperts Lumber in Mauston, Wis., for many years.

As a skilled carpenter by trade, he enjoyed woodworking.

He also loved birds and going fishing whenever work would allow. He was the commander of the Camp Douglas Legion Post 133 and held office for the local chapter DAV.

He always enjoyed spending time with his loving family, especially his granddaughter.

His loving family surrounded and supported him, even throughout his courageous battle with cancer. He will be missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Schnulle; his children, Hope Schnulle and Rodney (Dawn Womack) Schnulle; his granddaughter, KC Ehle; his brothers and sisters, Ronald (Liz) Schnulle, Vernon (Dawn) Schnulle, Fred (Brenda) Schnulle, Larry (Sharon) Schnulle, Robert (Gail) Schnulle, Sharon (Roger) Christianson, Carl (Rose) Schnulle, Harry (Bonnie) Schnulle, Susan (Roger) Stoerp and Paula (Larry) Weidner; as well as many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Luke Schnulle and James Schnulle; three brothers, Edwin Schnulle, William Schnulle and James Schnulle; and two sisters, Sally Schnulle and Sandra Johnson.

The visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 16, at
Schneider-Leucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, 1211 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock. The visitation will continue from 10 a.m. until the funeral at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 17, at the funeral home. A dear friend, Bruce Jefko, will officiate. Burial will be in McHenry County Memorial Park Cemetery in Woodstock with military honors provided by the Woodstock VFW Post 5040 Honors Squad. A memorial service will be held at Camp Douglas Legion at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Camp Douglas Legion, 101 Main St., Camp Douglas, WI 54618; the Disabled American Veterans, c/o American Legion, 1055 E. State St., Mauston, WI 53948; or to the American Cancer Society, Batavia (Fox Valley) Regional Office, 143 First St., Batavia, IL 60510.

For information, call the funeral home at 815-338-1710.