Richard Lee Schnell Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Richard Lee Schnell of Noble, Illinois, who passed away on September 21, 2025, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Emery Schnell and Irma Nadine Schnell (Fuller); his granddaughter Denise Schnell; and his brother Emery Eugene Schnell. He is survived by: his wife Bonita Schnell of Noble; his children, Karla Reed (Dave) of Ramsey, IL, Roger, Kathy Lynch (Thomas) of Clay City, IL, Brian Schnell (Joe Dandurand) of Wichita, KS and Karen Midgett (Bill) of Oblong, IL; and his brother Lawrence "Butch" Schnell (Barbara) of Noble. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren, several great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
Memorials can be made to Carle Center for Philanthropy (Carle Hospice – Olney).
