Victor Joseph Schnell, age 71, of St. Nazianz, passed away at his home on Sunday, February 22, 2015.
Victor was born in St. Nazianz on May 30, 1943, a son of John and Lorena (Riesterer) Schnell.
On August 8, 1969 he married Beverly Ann Bieberitz at St. Gregory Catholic Church in St. Nazianz.
Victor is survived by Beverly, his wife of 45 years; three children, Kymberly (Gerald) Valleskey, Coty (Special Friend, Scott Ritchie) Schnell and Christian Schnell; one sister, RoseAnn Lutzke; sister-in-law, Lorraine Schnell; three brothers-in-law, Jay (Inga) Bieberitz, Jerry (Ann) Bieberitz and Tom Bieberitz; many wonderful nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Victor is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Leroy Schnell and Putzy Schnell; sisters-in-law, Olive Schnell and Bette Bieberitz Daul; brother-in-law, Verlin Lutzke; parents-in-law, Ted and Ellen Bieberitz.
Victor will be greatly missed by family and friends for his great courage, wonderful sense of humor and his love of golf. God may have you in his arms but we will always have you in our hearts.
Services: The family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday, February 26, from 4:00 until 6:45 PM at Faith Lutheran Church, 255 Roosevelt Street, Valders WI. A Memorial Service will follow at 7:00 PM.
For additional information, please call the Sippel Funeral Home in New Holstein (920) 898-4300 or visit www.sippelfuneralhome.org
The family is grateful to all the family and friends who were by his side during both the good and the hard times. Thanks to the Mayo Clinic, the VA Hospital especially Dr. Shannon Schmidt and Christine Davis. Special thanks to Delmar, Ray and Kenny Riesterer for his most cherished moments on the golf course.