Photo courtesy of Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth
Nov 28, 1938 - Mar 12, 2025
Uncle Carl always had a way to make you smile with his "Great" Sense of Humor. I will truly miss him, but look forward to reuniting in Heaven.
James Schneirla
April 22, 2025 | Chesapeake, VA | Family
Carl always kept us on our toes at work with his jokes and pranks. He also taught me quite a few German phrases and told such stories of growing up in Frankenmuth. We shared a love of going to Tiger Stadium and sitting in the bleachers. He was such a loving family man and over the years shared how his family was doing and never missed a chance to ask after my "Kids" by name every time we met. Sending prayers for peace and comfort to Marian, their family, and to all who loved Carl.
Janine Gehrig
April 08, 2025 | Hemlock, MI | Friend
Carl,
Thanks for the cups of coffee, and sharing of the bear claws at work. I'll miss our chats, thank you for your kind friendship. Thoughts and prayers for the Schneirla family. You'll be missed. Larry Keller
Larry Keller
March 17, 2025 | Birch Run, MI | Friend
I am better for having met Carl. He was gracious even in sickness. He will be missed. Schneirla family please know that you are in my prayers.
Wally Rose
March 16, 2025 | Friend
Sorry to hear of the passing of Carl and condolences to his wife, Marian, my cousin and their family. Carl was always a good friend of mine and he was intelligent in many ways. When he came to me to purchase cars, or just talk car news, he was always on top of all the various technical stuff of vehicles. Sometimes, he would say," now Marty, what model would you recommend me to buy."
I gave him my opinion and he'd say, " you know what, that's just what I thought too. Right horsepower,...
Martin Zehnder
March 15, 2025 | FRANKENMUTH, MI | Friend
So sorry to hear of Carl passing, but knowing that he is “at home” with Jesus gives us peace.
Norm & Christel Zeilinger
March 14, 2025 | Vassar, MI | Family
I'm gonna miss you
Charles Eilers
March 14, 2025 | Millington, MI | Friend
Car; [layed next to me in summer band under Mr. Schott,We enjoyed each others company.
Waldemar Bergdolt
March 13, 2025 | Cape Girardeau, MO | Family
Prayers and condolences to you and your family Ken. So sorry on your loss. God has welcomed him home, pain free.
Louis Lovasco
March 13, 2025 | Kawkawlin, MI | Friend
Carl R. “Charly” Schneirla
Birch Run, MI
Passed away peacefully with family by his side, after a brief illness on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at Birch Run Fields; age 86 years. Carl was born on November 28, 1938 in Detroit, MI to the late Louise Schneirla. He earned his degree in business. Carl married Marian Zehnder on September 4, 1964 at St. Lorenz Lutheran Church; she survives him. Carl retired from Leach Trucking Company as the office manager. He was a member of St. Lorenz Lutheran Church where he was a Sunday School Teacher, Greeter, and on the Finance Committee. Carl was a member of the Frankenmuth Conservation Club active in sporting clays, and he enjoyed bowling.
Surviving besides his wife Marian are his children Janell (Tony) Dodak of Birch Run, MI, Ken (Amy) Schneirla of Birch Run, MI, and Dan (Angela) Schneirla of Frankenmuth, MI; grandchildren Rachel, Sabrina and Anton Dodak, Sam Kinney, Adam (Fiancé Pauline) and Leah Schneirla; brother Ronald (Dorothy) Schneirla; brothers-in-law and sister- in-law Jim (Sherrill) Zehnder, Melvin Zehnder, and Doris Zehnder.
Carl was preceded in death by brother Edwin Schneirla; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Wallace Zehnder, Raymond (Marilyn) Zehnder, Donald Zehnder, Lorraine Zehnder, Elaine (Arnold) Maurer, and Mitzi Reinbold.
Carl has graciously donated his body to the University of Michigan for research. His family will have a private service at a later date, according to Carl’s wishes. The family wishes to thank Birch Run Fields and Mid-Michigan Hospice for their compassionate care. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to donate memorials to the St. Lorenz Media Ministry or to the family of Carl Schneirla c/o Marian Schneirla.
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