Kenneth Joseph Schnell 

Age 78 of Chesaning passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at his home with his family by his side. 

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at St. Peter Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery. The family will receive friends at McGeehan Funeral Homes Martin Chapel on Monday, June 20th from 2:00 to 7:00pm with a Rosary prayed at 7:00pm. Visitation will also take place at the church on Tuesday from 10:00am until the service. 

Kenneth was born on March 27, 1944 to Clarence and Marie (Ebenhoeh) Schnell in Owosso. He graduated from St. Michael's High School with the class of 1962. Ken met the love of his life, Shirley Gengler, at a Peet Community Center dance; they married October 2, 1965 and celebrated 56 years of marriage. 

Ken worked as a Journeyman Millwright for General Motors for 44 years. He was a very active member of St. Peter Catholic Church and a 4th degree Knight of Columbus. Throughout his life, Ken had a love for farming, tractors, and the great outdoors. He always looked forward to going to his cabin on Higgins Lake. For 14 years, Ken enjoyed coaching Little League, and for 20 years, he and Shirley opened their home as foster parents. He was a talented woodworker and especially loved crafting wooden toys for families at Christmas. Ken also served with the Michigan National Guard. 

Ken is survived by his wife, Shirley Schnell; his children, Andrew Schnell, Gretchen (Scot) Sanchez, Anthony (Alanna) Schnell, Jason (Lori) Schnell, Aaron (Sarah) Schnell, Kevin (Madeleine) Schnell, Toni (Joe) Schnell, Trisha Schnell, and Leroy Jackson; his grandchildren, Kyle Sanchez, Madison Schnell, Alexis Sanchez, Ashlin Schnell, Alundra Peters, Seth Cook, Ava Schnell, Serenity Peters, Annabelle Peters, Harper Schnell, Katelyn Sanchez, Charlotte Schnell, Piper Schnell, Katz Schnell, and Kaleb Schnell; siblings, Howard (Betty) Schnell, Edith Marie Schnell, and Raymond (Jean) Schnell. 
He is predeceased by his parents. 

Memorial contributions are suggested to the wishes of the family.