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Donald SCHNEPP Obituary
Donald Frederick Schnepp II
SPRINGFIELD - Donald Frederick Schnepp II, 71, of Springfield, died at 2:09 a.m. on Monday, July 30, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.
Don was born February 24, 1941 in Springfield, the son of Donald and Mayo Wienold Schnepp. He married Susan Richards on June 14, 1969.
Don was a graduate of Springfield High School and Southern Methodist University. He owned and operated Schnepp and Barnes Printers until he sold the business and retired in 2005. He was a member of the Chaine de Rotisseurs and a former member of the YMCA and American Business Club, having served on the board of both organizations. Don enjoyed golfing, travel, food and running.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Sue of Springfield; one son, Eric (wife, Cari) Schnepp of Broomfield, CO; one daughter, Katie (husband, Wade) Andrews of Boulder, CO; three grandchildren, Bella and Cassidy Schnepp, and Mason Andrews; one sister, Barbara Schnepp Dinezio; one sister-in-law, Rosemary Gall; two nephews and one cousin, Suzie Schnepp.
Visitation: Family will receive friends from 5:00-800 p.m. on Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield.
Funeral Ceremony: 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 2, 2012 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, with Celebrant Judy Woerner officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to: The Springfield Parks Foundation, 2500 S. 11th St., Springfield, IL 62703 or Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 1500 Rosecrans Ave., Ste. 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266-3721.
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Dale Conaway
August 4, 2012
My sympathies to Don's family. I worked part time at the print shop doing the janitorial work. Don always treated me with kindness and respect. Whenever I would run into him downtown after I no longer worked at the shop Don would stop and visit with me, always with the smile and a handshake. I am very saddened to learn of his death.
BJ Jacob
August 3, 2012
Sue and Family,
I have been traveling and just learned of the loss of Don. My deepest sympathy. May the memories of all the wonderful times you shared provide you comfort in the days ahead.
B. J. Jacob
Kristen Bordignon
August 3, 2012
Sue,
I just heard about Don's passing from the Ruwe's. I'm so sorry. You and Don were so friendly and sweet to me at Lime, his smile lit up the room. I am privileged to have gotten to know you.
May your treasured memories bring you some comfort and peace.
With Love,
Kris
Ron & Carol Lee
August 2, 2012
Sue and family, our thoughts and sorrows are with you. We have memories of all the wonderful and crazy fun times over the years starting at SHS. Don was a great guy and will be missed by all.
Ed Skube
August 2, 2012
RIP Don you were a true gentleman and a great boss I enjoyed working with you,you will not be forgotten my condolences to your family..........Ed Skube
John T Weatherford
August 2, 2012
For the last 35 years I only got to see Don at our SHS class reunions. He would greet me with that infectious smile and say how glad he was to see me and I knew he was one of those rare folks that really meant it. Don was a class act.
God bless his family and friends for he has left a void in their heart. Over time it will heal and be filled with wonderful memories of happier times.
John & LuAnn Kelker
August 2, 2012
Sue, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your children. We'll miss him so much!
Kara Calhoun
August 1, 2012
My thoughts are with all of you.
Tom & Lynn Egizii
August 1, 2012
Sue
Our prayers and sympathies to you and your family. We really enjoyed our short trip with you and Don.
Rich Sullivan
August 1, 2012
Sue and family,
Don was a great guy and will be missed my many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Rich and Karen Sullivan
Isolde Davidson
July 31, 2012
When I worked at the Illinois State Bar Association, Schnepp & Barnes was our primary printer, and for many years even before my time, the printer of the Illinois Bar Journal. Don ran a great shop and was a great gentleman. My sympathies to the family.
Edward Chance
July 31, 2012
I can't remember a time without Don. I've got a photo of him holding me as a baby. He looked like he was 12. He still lives in happy memories of childhood. You, too, Sue. You guys were second set of parents. I loved him.
Angel Aston-Hatfield
July 31, 2012
Sue my heart is with you in this most difficult time. Don was such a gentle kind hearted man and will remembered and missed by many. Sending much love and prayers to you, Eric and Katie.
Lime Street Cafe
July 31, 2012
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Lenny Dirksen
July 31, 2012
Sue and Family- I am so sorry and saddened by Don's death. I am glad that I got to see and talk with him at JP Kelly's several weeks ago. Also sorry I won't be in town for the arrangements. I am in Minnesota until next week. We will miss him.
Pattie Colby
July 31, 2012
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Tom Lamont
July 31, 2012
Sue and family,
Don was a great friend. We shared many runs together and, in doing so, talked of many things. Food, family, wine, world problems, we covered it all! I will always treasure those memories. My deepest sympathies to all.
Bob Goldman
July 31, 2012
Suzie and family -- my thoughts are with you as am really saddened by Don's death; he will be missed by all who knew him
Melissa Patterson
July 31, 2012
Dear Schnepp family,
I am so sorry to see about your Don. I was lucky enough to be on a cruise years ago with the White family with you( Sue ) and Don. It was a blast and I will never forget you guys and the friends I made at that time!! I remember Don being so nice and friendly being just so easy to talk to . I remember talking to him about printing and such as I work at the sjr. I lost my dad to the horrible pancreatic cancer as well just 5 yrs ago . My prayers thoughts and hugs are with you all .
Sincerely,
Gary & Jo Hepburn
July 31, 2012
Sue,
My first thoughts about Don were the many printing jobs that he helped me with when I was with First National Bank. And then I recalled the many good times we had at ABC events, golfing, and just being a good friends.
We will miss Don and our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Jay & Jane Lauterbach
July 31, 2012
Sue,
Our sympathies to you and your family.
July 31, 2012
Sue and family,
Don was an active runner,I had a locker next to Don at the Y and he will be missed by all the Y members.
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Tom Burk
Ron Shutts
July 31, 2012
My deepest sympathies to Sue and the family of Don. I have many pleasant memories of good times spent on the fishing trips to Bennett Springs Mo. and conversations at the "Frat House" on Lincoln Ave.
Linda Bohan
July 31, 2012
Please accept my deepest sympathy, all of you are in my thoughts and prayers, when thinking of Don I just see his smile.
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