ROBERT SCHNIPKE

ROBERT SCHNIPKE 10/27/1931 - 11/24/2025 Robert "Bob" Schnipke, 94, of Ottawa Lake, Michigan, passed away Monday, November 24, 2025. Bob was born on October 27, 1931, in Glandorf, Ohio, he was the son of Henry and Lillian (Miller) Schnipke. He was a 1949 graduate of Ottoville High School, he then served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, He married Patricia Ann Welch on February 3, 1968, and she preceded him in death on January 10, 2021. Bob owned and operated several businesses, including his barbershop, Bob's Barbershop in Toledo for 57 years, Schnipke Enterprises in Ottawa Lake, Michigan, and former owner of Wagon Wheel Airport (Toledo Suburban Airport) in Ottawa Lake, Michigan. He had served as the township supervisor for Whiteford Township from 1974 - 2000 and continued as Whiteford Township Road Supervisor till 2023. Bob is survived by his loving children, Karen (Don) Bliss, Shannon (Brad) Schwanbeck), and Rob (Nancy) Schnipke, II; brother, Karl (Patricia) Schnipke; sisters, Margie Schroeder, and Laura Coressel; 5 grandchildren, Samantha (Josh) Kirby, Dillon (Alisa Jordan) Schwanbeck, Wyatt (Maegan) Schwanbeck, Sabashtan (Jessica) Kreft, and Kendall (Kennadi) Schnipke; great grandchildren, Henrik, Emelia, Dillon, Harper, Nolan, Weston, Eion, and Ezra. He was also preceded in death by 6 brothers, and 1 sister. As Bob selflessly gave his remains to the Anatomical Donation Program of the University of Toledo. Services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements by the Michael W. Pawlak Funeral Home.