Schnell, Carrol E. – 1927-2019

DAVISSON, HAGEDORN, KRAFT, METZ, POOTS, RENAUD, SCHNELL

Posted By: Diana Wagner
Date: 7/13/2021 at 21:35:33

Carrol E. Schnell, 92, of rural Sully, passed away Nov. 21, 2019, at his home. Carrol, the son of Edward and Pearl (Hagedorn) Schnell, was born Oct. 18, 1927, in Grinnell. On March 12, 1955, Carrol was united in marriage with Lora Poots in Newton. They made their home on a farm near Killduff.
A Korean War veteran, he served in the 45th Division, 245th Tank Battalion, Thunderbirds “C” Company as a tank driver and platoon sergeant. A lifelong farmer, Carrol was a member of 4-H, Rural Young People, Farm Bureau, Jasper County Extension Council ASC Committee and served as a Buena Vista Township Trustee.
Carrol is survived by five children, Chris of Sully, Gale (Scott) Kraft of Walcott, Bernice (Dennis) Metz of Sioux City, Kay (Randy) Larrison of Piedmont, S.D., and Chet (Ali) Schnell of Sully; four grandchildren, Gregg (Ashley) Metz, Joel (Kelly) Metz, Nicole Kraft and Brody Schnell; three great-grandchildren, Natalie, Joanna and Jayla; his sister, Ellene Renaud; his sister-in-law, Jean Schnell; and many nieces and nephews.
Carrol was preceded in death by his wife; parents; stepmother, Vera (Davisson) Schnell; brother, Ken Schnell; brother-in-law, Jerry Renaud; and nephew, Jim Schnell.
A funeral service was at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 25 at the Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton.
Memorial contributions may be made to Killduff United Methodist Church, Mercy Hospice or a charity of your choice.
Source: Newton Daily News; November 22 & 25, 2019