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Patricia Schnipke Obituary
May 27, 1935 - January 10, 2021
Patricia "Pat" A. Schnipke of Ottawa Lake, MI. died Sunday January 10, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family. Born May 27, 1935 in Toledo, Ohio, she was the daughter of Charles and Doris (Smothers) Welch. Pat married Robert "Bob" B. Schnipke on February 3, 1968. Along side Bob, she owned and operated Schnipke Park in Ottawa Lake, MI for 47 years, and was the proud proprietor of Merle Norman Cosmetics in downtown Sylvania for more than 40 years. Prior to becoming an entrepreneur, she was employed with Ohio Bell, and, as a nurse with Dr.'s Ballinger and Hill in Lambertville, MI. Her spare time was dedicated to her grandchildren, gardening, and ceramics. Pat was member of Regina Coeli Catholic church. After retirement from Merle Norman, Pat volunteered at Ebeid Hospice.
She is survived by Robert, her loving husband of 52 years; children, Karen (Don) Bliss, Shannon (Brad) Schwanbeck, and Rob (Nancy) Schnipke, II; grandchildren, Samantha (Josh) Kirby, Dillon (Alisa Jordan) Schwanbeck, Wyatt Schwanbeck, Sabashtan (Jessica) Kreft, and Kendall Schnipke; great-grandchildren, Henrik, Emelia, Dillon Jr., Harper, Nolan and Weston. Pat was preceded in death by brother, Edward Welch and sister, Esther Tomanski.
Pat selflessly gave her remains to the Anatomical Donation Program of the University of Toledo. Services will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in Pat's memory to Ebeid Hospice. Arrangements by the Michael W. Pawlak Funeral Home, Temperance, MI.
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Rose Schings
January 25, 2021
My deepest sympathy to Bob and all of your beautiful family. Gracious lady who shared so much knowledge about so many things with others.
The loss of Pat in your lives is so very heart wrenching.
Eternal rest grant unto her Oh Lord. May she Rest In Peace. May her soul and all the souls of the faithfully departed Rest In Peace.
Amen
Vickie
January 17, 2021
Karen, Sorry for your loss. Losing parents are a life experience no one gets over but it does lessen with time. Be well and stay safe.
Lauri Lindo Breier
January 16, 2021
She was so beautiful and so kind. She was a loving person. The first time I met her she was so very sweet to me and I really appreciated that.she also made me laugh with her feisty self. I want to tell the family I am so very sorry for your loss
Renee
January 15, 2021
Please accept our deepest condolences. Words cannot even begin to Express our sorrow. We are praying for Pease and Confort for your family as the Lord called upon another very special Angel..
Renee
Kyle & Michelle Kinsey
January 13, 2021
Praying for you Bob and your family during these difficult times.
David Scott
January 12, 2021
Sorry Robert for your loss. I know how much you will miss her.
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