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Gerald Schnur Obituary
Gerald J.Schnur Sr., 80, of Butler died Tuesday at his home.
Born in Butler Oct. 16, 1926, he was the son of William F. and Anna M. Spohn Schnur.
He retired from the Wise Machine Co., where he was employed as a welder for 25 years.
He was a master woodworker and carpenter.
Mr.Schnur served with the Army during World War II.
He was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church and a Gold Card Member of the Roman Catholic Men's Club.
He was a life member of the Herman Volunteer Fire Co. and VFW Post 249.
Mr. Schnur is survived by his wife, Jean M. Mentzer Schnur, to whom he was married for 60 years and one day; a daughter, Linda Kriley of State College; two sons, Gerald J. Schnur Jr. of Illinois and Ernest E. Schnur of Butler; two brothers, Willis R. Schnur of Butler and Kenneth Schnur of Chicora; three sisters, Leola Sarver of Wexford, Mary Schnur of Butler and Mrs. Arthur (Ethel)Miller of Butler; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
He was proceeded in death by four brothers and two sisters.
Schnur - Friends of Gerald J. Schnur Sr., who passed away Tuesday Aug 28, 2007, will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Martin Funeral Home, 429 Center Ave. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Mary of the AssumptionRoman Catholic Church with the Rev. Victor Kriley, OFM Cap., officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. A parish wake service will be held at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to the AmericanCancer Society.
Information can be found at www.martinfh.net
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Memories and Condolences
for Gerald Schnur
Cathy wagner SLAGLE
September 9, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Middy Mentzer
September 5, 2007
Aunt Jean, Linda, Jerry & Ernie -
I'm very sorry to hear of Uncle Jerry's passing - you are in my prayers.
Love, Middy
Leo & Marge Geibel
September 1, 2007
Jean & Family, You have our deepest sympathy on the loss of Your husband, father, and grandfather Jerry, He'll be missed Leo & Marge (Smith) Geibel
Donna Sarver
September 1, 2007
So sorry to hear of the death of your brother, Jerry. He will always be remembered and be in my prayers.
Brenda Kildoo-May
August 30, 2007
I will always remember Jerry's kindness to me when I was young. He will be lovingly remembered always.Brenda (Schnur) Kildoo-May
Joshua Schnur
August 29, 2007
hey i'm sorry that i couldn't make it to grandpa's funeral. i'll miss him and he'll be loved dearly!
Linda
August 29, 2007
Jean, Linda, Jerry and Ernie,
Please accept my sympathies for your loss. I shall remember Jerry always, especially when I look at the TV stand. The boys have lost a good grandfather. God Bless you all
Judy Isovitsch
August 29, 2007
Jean & family - Please accept our
sympathy - I haven't seen Jerry for
5 yrs or so but always thought of him as friendly & kind. He will forever live on in our memories.
Don & Judy Schnur Isovitsch
Pat
August 29, 2007
Linda, Jerry & Ernie, I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of your
father. I will always remember his saying:"tv is the ruination of the country" and the things he taught me about working with wood and metal. I am sure Jean doesn't read these so, please pass my condolences to her.
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