Eddie Schnuelle

Eddie Schnuelle

 

 

Eddie Charles Schnuelle, 80, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at his home in Castalia, Iowa. Eddie was born on August 26, 1934 in Postville, Iowa to Fred “Fritz” and Irene (Dahlstrom) Schnuelle. He graduated from Postville High School in 1953. Eddie joined the United States Army following graduation and served in the Korean War. 

Eddie was united in marriage with Betty Rothmeyer on September 20, 1958 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He drove a milk truck, owned the Heidelberg restaurant in Luana, and drove school bus for many years.  He moved to Castalia in 1964 and ran the Conoco Gas Station for twenty-five years.  After closing the gas station, he opened and owned Castalia Auto Sales for the next 25 years. 

Eddie was a very active member in the Zion Lutheran Church. He was also a member of the American Veterans and a volunteer fireman.  Everyone who knew Eddie knows he loved antique tractors and cars, attending auctions, traveling and visiting with friends. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family and pets.

Eddie is survived by his wife, Betty Schnuelle of Castalia, Iowa; his children, Mitchell (Sandi) Schnuelle of Castalia, Dan (Julie) Schnuelle of Fox Lake, IL, Peggy (Don) Hicks of Lakeville, MN, Joey (Carol) Schnuelle of Ossian, IA and Mindy (Luther) Koenig of Postville, IA.  His grandchildren Misty, Molly, Dustin, Joshua, Jeremy, Misty, Angel, Troy, Erica, Lexie, Lane, Logan, Landen, Dominick, Ben and Nelson; great-grandchildren, Vanessa, Valorie, Carson, Paxton, Alexis, April, Leah, Levi, Lanae, Caleb, Michael, Nathan, Addison, Caleb, Maddox, Will and McKenna; brother, Allan (Judy) Schnuelle of Castalia; sister, Judy (Arvin) Koopman of Dalton, WI; sisters-in-law, Lois Schnuelle, Karen Schnuelle and Beverly Schnuelle all of Castalia, Iowa; many nieces, nephews, friends and his beloved dogs, FeeFee, Harley, Prince and Rigby.

Eddie was preceded in death by his parents, Fritz and Irene Schnuelle; brothers, Raymond Schnuelle, Donald Schnuelle and Clinton Schnuelle and nephews, Grant Koopman and Rodney Schnuelle.

Eddie’s family feels so blessed to have had him touch their lives for 80 years.

Visitation will be Friday, July 10, 2015 from 4-7 pm at Schutte-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Postville, Iowa and one hour before services at the church on Saturday.

Funeral Services will be at 1:00 pm on Saturday, July 11, 2015 at Zion Lutheran Church, Castalia, Iowa with Rev. Allan Wicks as the Officiant.

Interment will be at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Cemetery, Ossian, Iowa.

Schutte-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Postville, Iowa is helping the family with the arrangements.

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