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George Schnell Obituary

SCHNELL, GEORGE; of Riley; 82; formerly of St. Clair Shores; died January 16, 2011. He served in the U.S. Army. George was an insurance adjuster and member of ISO from 1953 to 1992. For 18 years, he served on the Riley Twp. Planning Commission and was Chairman for 16 years. He was a former member of Huron River Labrador and Retriever Club and a member and usher of Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Armada. George was an avid car lover; enjoyed car shows and raced the quarter mile track at Motor City Raceway. George is survived by wife, Beverly (nee Maas); sons, David (Laurie) Schnell and Gary (Michelle) Schnell; grandchildren, Sarah and Rachel Schnell. George was predeceased by parents, George and Charlotte (nee Hiller) Schnell and brother, Robert. Funeral Service 10 a.m. Saturday, January 22, 2011 at Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 22511 W. Main, Armada. Burial with Military Honors in Cadillac Memorial Gardens East. Visitation Friday 2 to 8 p.m. at Tiffany-Young and Hauss Funeral Home, 73919 North Ave. (North of 33 Mile), Armada and at church Saturday 9 - 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Blue Water Humane Society.
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Published by The Voice from Jan. 25 to Jan. 26, 2011.

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Judy Van Riper

January 27, 2011

Bev, I'm so sorry, he was such a sweatheart. You were lucky to have married him, Julia and I would always be smiling when we seen him cause we knew he'd have something smartypants to say!
Keep your chin up he would have wanted you to. Love Judy

Carol & Harry Westhaus

January 21, 2011

Bev - Sorry to learn of George's passing. Although I did not know him as long as others at ISO, I enjoyed working with him. I will always remember his humor,constant smile,tales of the old MIB and his vast automobile knowledge. Carol and I appreciated his efforts in organizing the 25 year club meetings. Unfortunately, we will be unable to attend either the wake or funeral due to health reasons. We will keep you both in our thoughts and prayers.

Chuck & Sis Hoeppner

January 19, 2011

May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived .
From friends of seventy years---

Judy Trevino

January 19, 2011

After 42 years of friendship in addition to being a longtime co-worker with the Michigan Inspection Bureau in downtown Detroit, my heart is truly breaking - Beverly, my love to you and the family. George WILL be missed by many.

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