Schnurr, Donald John 1930-2020

SCHNURR, PENNING, NICHEL

Posted By: Marjorie Brunsting-Volunteer (email)
Date: 9/28/2024 at 12:48:00

Donald John Schnurr was born March 25, 1930 in Granville, Iowa. Don was the 6th child to Emma (Nichel) and Herman Schnurr. He helped on the family farm after completing the 8th grade and was drafted into the United States Army January 30, 1952. He served as a radio operator within 45th Infantry Division in Korea until October 29, 1953. Don was husband to the late Millie Schnurr (Penning) whom he met at a friends wedding and married on May 25, 1955 in Ashton, Iowa. Millie and Don enjoyed 56 years of marriage. Don passed away on July 13 at Mercy Hospice after a prolonged illness, and is survived by children, Douglas (Claire) of Chaska, Minnesota; Robert (Anne) of Granger, Iowa; Gary of Des Moines, Iowa; Julie (Michael) Harris of Richardson, Texas; Thomas (Patricia) of Stevensville, Michigan; Michael (Renee) of Roland, Iowa; 13 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Don was very proud of his combat service in Korea. He enjoyed fixing lawn mowers and evenings on the front porch.

Private services will be held at the Iowa Veteran’s Cemetery attended only by immediate family.

Source: Obituary posted on Find-A-Grave website.