Patrick A. Schnitzius

SCHNITZIUS, Patrick A., Pat was born in Dallas, Texas on April 4, 1927, to Thomas H. Schnitzius and Carolina Johanna Brans, and passed away on Friday, January 18, 2019.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Ann Leverette in 1968, his parents, Thomas H. Schnitzius and Carolina Johanna Brans, and his siblings, Thomas Schnitzius, Anna Gordon, John Schnitzius, Joseph Schnitzius, Mary Williamson, Philip Schnitzius, Elizabeth Miller and George Schnitzius, and his granddaughter, Ginger Schnitzius. He is survived by his seven children and their spouses, Michael and Teresa Schnitzius, Karen and Daniel Sell, Harry Schnitzius, Mark and Penny Schnitzius, Matt and Lynette Schnitzius, Emily and Ron Stark and Tim and Angela Schnitzius.

He is also survived by 28 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren, many extended family and friends. Pat was a graduate of Jesuit High School, Class of '45, was a charter member of the National Honor Society, received the Distinguished Alumnus Award, and was inducted into the Jesuit Sports Hall of Fame with the Gold Ranger Award.

Pat has been known as Mr. Jesuit. He volunteered for the United States Navy at age 17 and served during World War II. After the war, Pat went into business with his father and brother, George, at Schnitzius Manufacturing Company, which later became Bartush-Schnitzius Foods, and was sold upon retirement in 1992.
Since the '70's, Pat has been the obituary keeper for Jesuit, reading the paper every morning and researching the graduation class lists to ensure Jesuit is informed of the death of a graduate or their loved ones. Pat will be remembered for his strong Catholic faith, his love of family, friends and Jesuit comradery, as well as going to countless athletic events since the 1940's, and his jokes!

Rev. Msgr. Milam Joseph will recite the Rosary at 7:30 p.m. Thursday January 24, 2019 in the Terry Center on the campus of Jesuit College Prep 12345 Inwood Road Dallas, TX. 75244.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 25, 2019 in the Sanctuary of the Cistercian Monastery on Cistercian Rd Irving, TX 75039. Rev. Paul McCormick O. Cist – Celebrant and Brother Priests Concelebrants.

There will be a reception immediately following the burial at the Calvary Hill Mausoleum. The family desires that memorial donations be made to the Patrick A.

Schnitzius Family Scholarship Fund at Jesuit College Preparatory School Jesuit website – www.jesuitdallas.org or to the Cistercian Abbey for the benefit of vocations and for the school. www.cistercian.org

Calvary Hill Funeral Home
214-357-5754