Obituaries : Carl Eldred Schnebbe

Carl Eldred Schnebbe, 82, of Belle Plaine, passed away October 13, 2020 at Belle Plaine Specialty Care.

Carl was born August 26, 1938 to Arnold and Esther (Huedepohl) Schnebbe at home in Conroy. He graduated from Conroy High School in 1956. Following school, Carl enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He returned home from service to farm with his family. Carl married Lynda Swindle March 4, 1967 at Silver Creek United Methodist Church, Masonville, IA. Together they moved to rural Marengo and purchased their farm where he farmed until retirement in 1991. They moved to Belle Plaine in 1998.

Carl enjoyed canoeing, sailing, square dancing, reading, and traveling with Lynda to all 50 states. He was supportive of the Lutheran Interparish School, Williamsburg and served on the school board, volunteered at Belle Plaine Care Center, held offices for St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Williamsburg, and was a member of Iowa Corn Growers Association and the No Till Farmers Association.

Carl was a member of First Lutheran Church, Belle Plaine.

He is survived by his wife, Lynda Schnebbe; daughter, Christina Anderson of Blairstown; son, Scott Schnebbe of San Diego, CA; daughter-in-law, Jennifer Schnebbe of Victor; grandchildren, Perry (Behre) Anderson of Keystone, Michael Schnebbe of Victor, Nicole Schnebbe of Coralville, Zane Anderson of Blairstown, Lori Anderson of Blairstown; great-granddaughter, Charlette Victoria Anderson of Blairstown; sisters, Bertina (Gordon) Wolfe of Williamsburg and Vera Hoover of Vancouver, WA; brothers, Arnold (Delma) Schnebbe of Homestead and Harlan (Barbara) Schnebbe of Williamsburg, and numerous nieces and nephews, family and friends.

Carl is preceded in death by his parents; son, Brian Schnebbe (2018), and grandson, Jacob Anderson (2014).

Burial will take place 9:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Conroy, IA followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 17, 2020 at the First Lutheran Church, Belle Plaine with Pastor Dean Duncan officiating. Memorial service will be livestreamed through the funeral home's Facebook page.

Visitation 4-7, Friday, October 16, 2020 at First Lutheran Church, Belle Plaine. Memorials may be directed to First Lutheran Church, Belle Plaine, Lutheran Interparish School, Williamsburg, or the donor's choice. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.neuhausfuneralservice.com

Please be mindful of everyone's safety, respect social distancing and wearing masks when appropriate.