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Donald Schnaars Obituary
Virginia Beach - Donald (Don) R. Schnaars, 71, lost his battle with cancer and passed away peacefully at his home on November 21, 2017.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Donna, a son Christopher Schnaars of Effort, PA, a daughter, Jennifer Robertson, of Holly Springs, NC, numerous international sons and daughters, 6 grandchildren, and 2 brothers, David Schnaars, Slatington,PA and Daniel Schnaars,Lafaette, LA.
He was born in Elizabeth, NJ, on August 30, 1946, to the late David and Irene Schnaars. He worked as the CFO of Mohawk Marketing Corporation from 1977 until his retirement in 2002.
A 47 year resident of Virginia Beach, Don loved to travel, play golf with his seniors' group, and was always ready for a game of cards from crazy eights to cribbage.He recently started volunteering for the Va Beach SPCA and "rescued" was truly his favorite breed of dog.
A celebration of Don's life will be held on Tuesday, December 5, at 2:00 pm, at the Honey Bee Golf Course. A reception will follow and dress is casual.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Va Beach SPCA or to Don's Memorial Tree Fund, sponsored by the family to create a living memory of him.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Eric Norfleet
November 29, 2017
A great friend and companion. I will miss him, May God bless him and all his family.
Deborah Ellis
November 27, 2017
To the families and friends of Donald Schnaars. I do not know the families personally but we all lose love ones in death. I just want to send my deepest condolences to the families. May God give all of you comfort and peace at this difficult time. Please allow God to strengthen you.
Virginia will always be my home but now I live in Harrisburg Pa.
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