Frederick L. Schnell, age 92, of rural Kiel, died peacefully on Friday, July 22, 2022.

Fritz was born on November 4, 1929, son of the late Anton and Freida (Kautzer) Schnell. On September 25, 1954 he married the love of his life; Dorothy Bittner at St. Mary's Catholic Church Chilton.  She  preceded him in death on November 9, 2017.  Fritz enlisted in the U.S. Army serving his country from 1951 until 1953, serving in Germany during the Korean Conflict.  Fritz and Dorothy farmed until their retirement.  He also owned and operated the Steinthal Tavern, drove bus for over 40 years as well as owned his own milk trucks for many years.  Fritz looked forward to his trips playing Bingo, as well as his Army reunions in Branson. He was an active member of Holy Trinity/St. Gregory Catholic Church, was a member of the Catholic Knights as well as the Catholic Foresters.  Fritz also enjoyed his time as an Eagle Member in Chilton.

Fritz is survived by his three children: Tom Schnell, Green Bay, Donna (Richard) Kaufmann, Newton and Kevin (Tammy) Schnell, Kiel; three grandchildren: Michael (Bridget) Kaufmann, Daniel Kaufmann and Kelly Kaufmann; two great-grandchildren: Dominick & Nathan Kaufmann; and sisters: Shirley Strong and Antonia (Frederick) Hillmann.  He is further survived by sisters-in-law: Barney Bittner, Alice Bittner and Irene (Jack) Smith, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife; parents and brother: Eldridge (Betty) Schnell and brothers-in-law:  Don Strong and Clarence Bittner

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00PM (NOON) on Friday, July 29 at St Gregory Catholic Church, (214 School Street, St. Nazianz).  Burial will follow at Ucker Point Cemetery, town of Schleswig with military honors accorded by the American Legion Post #477.  The family will greet relatives and friends at the church from 9:30AM until 11:45AM when brief family rites will be held.