Lowell J. Schnitkey, 70, Montpelier, passed away Tuesday October 20, 2020, at Evergreen Healthcare Center in Montpelier, after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. He was born January 11th, 1950, to Harold and Ernestine Schnitkey in Wauseon, Ohio. On July 16, 1977, he married Sharon Allen, who resides in Montpelier.
He was a member of St John Lutheran Church in Stryker, Ohio. Lowell is a veteran of the Vietnam War. He served honorably in the Army where he earned a Purple Heart. He enjoyed his position in maintenance at Con Agra Foods where he worked for over 38 years until his retirement.
In his spare time, Lowell loved reading. He was an avid outdoorsmen and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and going to the shooting range. He also enjoyed traveling with his wife and spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Lowell will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Sharon of Montpelier; his daughter, Danielle (Jake) Dominique of Archbold; step sons Scott (Sandra) Smith of West Unity and Chad Smith of Lakeland, FL. He also leaves behind two grandchildren (Addison and Remington), five step grandchildren (Ashley, Rachel, Levi, Zachary, and Carter) three step great grandchildren (Kane, Reid and Lucas). He is also survived by his brother Norman (Jean) Schnitkey of Wauseon and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his step mother Jean Schnitkey, sister Lois Sigg, and brothers Edwin Schnitkey and Jeff Pace.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 23, 2020, from 4-8 p.m. at St John Lutheran Church Stryker, Ohio. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2020, at 11 a.m. at St John Lutheran Church Stryker with Rev. Aaron Bueltmann officiating. Short Funeral Home in Archbold has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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