Gary P. Schnipke

Gary P. Schnipke

 OAKWOOD - Gary P. Schnipke, 66, of Oakwood, died 1:01 a.m. Sunday, May 24, 2020 at the Cleveland Clinic.  He was born March 8, 1954 in Cloverdale to the late Otto and Alma (Holhbein) Schnipke.  Gary fell in love and on October 26, 1974 he married Carolyn Wheeler, she survives.

  He is also survived by his best friend, his daughter: Tracy (Brian) Lee, and his twin grandbabies Madalyn and Mackenzie Lee, who were the loves of his life; his nephew who was like a son to him: Jack (Lucilla) Stephey of Grover Hill;  his siblings: Mary Lou (Ron) Rode of Delphos, Norbert "Nub" (Rita) Schnipke of Ottoville, Jane Schnipke, Bernie (Pearl) Schnipke both of Delphos, Ronald (Mary Jo) Schnipke of Ft. Wayne, IN, Arthur "Art" (Bernice) Schnipke of Ottoville, and Cindy (Mark) Selhorst of Columbus Grove.

   He is preceded in death by a sister, Agnes Schnipke.

 There are many words that could be said about Gary, he was a man who loved his family, a loyal friend, the best son, brother, husband, father, uncle, and grandfather to his biological grandbabies and those who adopted him along the way.  He stood by his word because it was all he could give you besides his heart.  Gary loved people of all ages and his line of work proved that.  He retired from GM Powertrain after 30 plus years, to being the engineer on the Lil' Rascal Xpress train for the kids, to working with disabled individuals, and finally delivering meals for the Defiance County Senior Center to the elderly.  He loved to make people smile and laugh.

 Funeral services will be held 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Oakwood with Gary's brother Bernie Schnipke officiating.  Burial will be at a later date.  In keeping with the social distancing guidelines, a visitation will be Wednesday from 2:00 until the time of service at the funeral home.

  Memorial donations may be made to Mercy Children's Hospital Miracle Network  2213 Cherry St. Toledo, OH 43608

 Condolences may be expressed at www.heitmeyerfuneralhome.com