Amos F. Schnaus, 86, Ireland
Amos F. Schnaus, 86, of Ireland, passed away at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 27, 2018, at Northwood Retirement Community in Jasper.
A lifelong farmer, Amos was one of the first poultry producers in the Ireland area and was a member of the National Farmer’s Organization. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ireland, the Ireland Sportsman’s Club, the Jasper Knights of Columbus, and the Jasper Moose.
He enjoyed hunting, was an avid I.U. Basketball and St. Louis Cardinal’s baseball fan, and loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Surviving is his wife Mary Ann Schnaus of Ireland; three daughters, Gail Schnaus of Jasper, Sheila Donahue (David) of Alexandria, Va. and Tama Stemle (Randy) of Celestine; one son, Scott Schnaus (Charlotte) of Ireland; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Dorothy Heichelbech of Jasper; one brother, Leo Schnaus (Verena) of Ireland.
Preceding him in death were two sisters, Mary Schnaus and Alice Helling; two brothers, Clarence Schnaus and Felix Schnaus; and one grandchild who died in infancy, Sean Donahue.
Funeral services for Amos F. Schnaus will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 30, 2018, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ireland with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. service time on Monday, April 30, 2018, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ireland.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church or a favorite Charity.
Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com.
Mary Ann,
My thoughts are with and your family with the passing of Amos. He and you are one of the few I remember from Ireland, recalling the “good old days”. I’m glad you have a large family to help comfort each other at this sad time.
After my wife passed in 08, I met my wife Kimberly here in Durham NC while visiting my son at Christmas during that year. It was on Christmas morning when we met while walking from the parking lot for Mass at Holy Infant Catholic Church. Explaining my situation, she invited me to sit with her during Mass. So good and happy times can continue after the passing of a loved one, and I wish the same for you.
Sincerely,
Gene & Kim Bauer