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Joseph Schneller Obituary
November 14, 1930 - May 4, 2025
Bowling Green, Kentucky - Joseph Paul Schneller, Sr., 94, of Bowling Green, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at the Medical Center of Bowling Green. The Kansas City, KS native was the son of the late George Schneller and Frances Zager Schneller. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in passing by his wife, Marilyn Louise Debus Schneller.
Mr. Schneller is survived by his six sons, Joseph P. Schneller, Jr. (Marilyn), George F. Schneller, John R. Schneller (Julie), James L. Schneller (Tana), Jerome P. Schneller, Jeffrey A. Schneller (Michelle) ; six daughters, Karen L. Schneller, Linda M. Palen (Roger), Susan E. Stevens (Jeffrey), Mary Kay Schneller, Cheryl A. Jackson (Tony), Diane L. Bush (Jeffrey); thirty grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one sister, Frances Grattan; several nieces and nephews.
A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial to follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
Johnson Vaughn Phelps Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.
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Robert ( Bob ) Jackson ..TWA Air Freight
May 31, 2025
Joe, (Lil' Joe) as we always called you, I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad passing, we had lots of good time at TWA where we got to know you and your Dad. I want to let you know how much of a hard worker your Dad and whole family was. It was a pleasure to know you and your Dad. God Bless you all.
Holy Family Church
May 12, 2025
The parishioners of Holy Family Church in Kansas City, Kansas (Strawberry Hill) send their heartfelt condolences to the Schneller family.
"Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen."
Holy Family Church
May 12, 2025
The parishioners of Holy Family Church in Kansas City, Kansas (Strawberry Hill) send their heartfelt condolences to the Schneller family.
"Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen."
William Service
May 11, 2025
Joe , jr. and Marilyn - so sorry to hear about Joe , Sr . I know he was a good father and husband and will be missed. may God Bless your family and May He keep each of you out of harm's way.
Leo Mills
May 7, 2025
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived. Prayers for Joe and all his family.
Patricia Seipel
May 6, 2025
May your family know wonderful memories and God´s loving embrace. You are in my prayers.
Clayton Manthorpe - AEMCA
May 6, 2025
Our Prayers are with you at this time of mourning.
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