Jack H. Schnelle, 79,1911 Kishler Drive, St.Marys, OH, died 2:15 a.m. Friday, January 4, 2008 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St.Marys, OH. 

He was born August 6, 1928 in St.Marys, OH to William C. and Ella P. (Berry) Schnelle. 

He was first married to Nola Puthoff. He later married Sarah “Sally” Waters, who survives. 

He is also survived by:

¨ Daughter, Debra (Kenneth) McIntyre, Ocala, FL

¨ Son, Gary Schnelle, Dallas, TX

¨ Daughter, Dena Schnelle, Virginia Beach, VA

¨ Son, Dale Schnelle, Palestine, TX

¨ Daughter, Chris (Daniel) Lindemeyer, Virginia Beach, VA

¨ Son, Mark (Denise Schnelle, Palm Beach, FL

¨ 13 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-granddaughter

¨ Stepson, Mike (fiancé Mary Poppe) Zimmerman, St.Marys, OH

¨ Step-son, Terry (Brenda) Zimmerman, St.Marys, OH

¨ Stepdaughter, Sandy (Chris) Weng, St.Marys, OH

¨ Stepson, Kenny Waters, Montezuma, OH

¨ Stepson, Kevin (Holly) Jackson, Celina, OH

¨ 5 step-grandchildren 

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Ernie, Woodrow, Vernon and Lloyd Schnelle; sister, Zeitha Wierwille; step-granddaughter, Lyndsay Zimmerman.

He had been employed with the former Wierwille’s Furniture Factory in Spencerville, and retired as a production employee from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in St.Marys.  He enjoyed watching old western movies and riding motorcycles.

Services for Mr. Schnelle are scheduled 1:00 p.m. Sunday, January 13, 2008 at the Miller Funeral Home, Ohio 703 West Chapel, in St.Marys, OH, with the Revs. Ron Boyer and David Ellis, officiating.  Visitation will be held immediately prior to services on Sunday.