Harold Loren Schnelle

Harold Loren Schnelle, 93 years old, of Lockwood, Missouri, passed away September 26, 2018 in his home surrounded by family and his wife of 45 years, Jean Schnelle.

Harold led a full and long life on the family farm. He was born on October, 8, 1924, to Walter and Clara (Buente) Schnelle.

Harold attended Sunnyside and Zion Lutheran School in Meinert, Missouri and graduated from Lockwood High School in 1942.

He was baptized October 26, 1924 and confirmed April 10, 1938 at Zion Lutheran Church. He later joined Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lockwood actively serving on the finance committee, on the building committee when the church was built and as an elder.

On May 12, 1951, Harold married Evelyn (Kleiboeker) Schnelle and they were blessed with five children. On February 28, 1972, Evelyn was called to her heavenly home.

On September 15, 1973, Harold was united in marriage to Jean (Davis Hall) Schnelle. They were blessed by the birth of one son and he gained three additional sons by marriage.

Harold’s passion was farming. He dedicated hours of service to his community and served as president of the board for the MFA in Lockwood for many years. He loved watching his crops and cattle grow. He was a man that believed in a strong work ethic that he passed on to his children. It was in those hours spent with him on the farm that molded all of them into who they are today. For that, they will all be forever grateful.

Many of Harold’s happiest moments were watching his grandchildren play ball (and win!), four wheeling with the family, feeding the cattle and afternoons on the lake. Family trips were often sparked by a rain storm leaving only moments to get suitcases packed and loaded. His children knew that if he held a different opinion from them he would often say “You must know” and they all knew what that meant! He loved telling stories from the early days of Dade County, told to him by his grandfather, which he would share on Sunday afternoon drives. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

Harold is survived by Jean Schnelle, his wife; children: Kent (Donna) Schnelle, Elaine (David) Coose, Greg (Germaine) Hall, Mark (Sue) Hall, Jane (Steve) Mayden, Joyce (Bob) Torris, Keith (Tammy) Hall and Dwight (Amanda) Schnelle.

His grandchildren are Emily (Michael) Counts, Lacy Schnelle, Audrey Schnelle, Blake (Cheyenne) Schnelle, Shawn (Breean) Watson, Tammie (Rick) Gastel, Jeremy (Deserie) Coose, Jason (Carmen) Coose, Justin Coose, Jessica (Matt) Thompson, Kolin (Cris) Hall, Lauren (Adam) Murphy, Michael Hall, Kyle (Whitney) Mayden, Stefany (Craig) Hastings, Chance Mayden, Graham Torris, Max Schnelle and Henry Schnelle.

He is also survived by 33 great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law: Doris Schnelle and Earlene Johnson; two brothers-in-law: Lorn Kleiboeker and LaVerne Davis; and legions of nieces and nephews.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Clara Schnelle; his wife, Evelyn Schnelle; his son, Alan Schnelle; and his brother, Melbert Schnelle.

Visitation was held at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lockwood on Sunday, September 30. Funeral services were held at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lockwood on Monday, October 1, 2018, with Pastor Gary Griffin officiating.

Burial followed at the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Meinert. Memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church Carpet Fund.

Online condolences may be shared at www.greenfieldfuneralchapel.com. Services were under the care of Lockwood Funeral Chapel.