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Fredrick Calvin Schnulle

1942 - 2026

Fredrick Calvin Schnulle obituary, 1942-2026, Polo, IL

BORN

1942

DIED

2026

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Finch Funeral Home

405 E Hitt St

Mount Morris, Illinois

Fredrick Schnulle Obituary

Fredrick Calvin Schnulle
Born: November 21, 1942
Died: March 3, 2026
Fredrick Calvin Schnulle died on March 3, 2026. Fred was born on November 21, 1942 to Henry and Rhoda (Zink) Schnulle.
Fred married Susan Moore on July 10, 1971. Together, they raised their three daughters on the family farm. In his later years, Fred took on the role of "Papa," and spent many summer and afterschool hours with his beloved grandsons.
Fred graduated from Polo Community High School, and went to work with his father on the family farm. While working on the farm, he also co-owned E&S Construction, where he built Stor-Mor grain bins along with other metal buildings. When Fred retired from farming, he worked as the parts man at Gentry Motors/Polo AgriSystem.
He spent many years serving as a member of the Polo Jaycees. Fred also served as a member of the school board for the Polo school district for 20 years.
Fred was preceded in death by his parents; his in-laws, Melvin and Marie Moore; and his son-in-law, Edward Lawson.
He is survived by his wife; daughters, Elizabeth Lawson of Polo, Patricia Schnulle of Jacksonville, FL, and Jennifer (Jeremy) Emmert of Polo; grandsons, Brayden and Caleb Sutton; and his sister, Patricia Nelson.
A memorial service was held on Monday, March 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church in Dixon, with a luncheon following.

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Published by Ogle County Life on Mar. 11, 2026.

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Joan Rienstra

March 12, 2026

We are so sorry to hear about Fred. Our thoughts and prayers to Sue and the family. We have many wonderful memories of working with Fred in Jaycee years. Prayers to all Leo and Joan Rienstra

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