NOTE: A memorial service for former Mt. Carmel resident, Ken Schnell, will be held at First Baptist Church, 130 W. 6th St., Mt. Carmel, IL on Saturday, May 22nd at 1:00 pm. Ken passed away on April 25, 2021 at his home in Lincolnton, North Carolina.
Kenneth E. Schnell, 80, of Lincolnton died April 25, 2021 at his home. He was born on December 16, 1940 in IL to the late Lester and Effie Mae Schnell.
Ken was the owner of Schnell’s Body and Glass Shop in Mt. Carmel, Illinois for 30 years, then worked 11 years with Joe Gibbs Racing after moving to North Carolina. He was a devoted Christian and a member of Lake Norman Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for several years. Ken enjoyed NASCAR, woodcarving and was an avid bird watcher.
Survivors include his wife Susan L. Schnell; son, Brittan (Tamara) Schnell; daughter, Cyndi Jo (Chris) Brady; Grandchildren: Payton (Erin) Brady, Adeline Brady, Brantley and Millie Schnell, Great Granddaughter Parker Elizabeth Brady and sister, Phyllis Umfleet. He was preceded in death by brothers, Donald and Doyle Schnell.
Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care Lincoln County, 900 Dontia Drive, Lincolnton, NC 28092.
A funeral service was held at 6 PM Thursday, April 29 at Lake Norman Baptist Church. Visitation was 4-6 PM prior to the service (all in the chapel).
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