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Sara June Schnabel

Tecumseh, Michigan

March 1, 1949 - January 24, 2021

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Sara June Schnabel Obituary

Sara June Schnabel, age 71, of Brooklyn went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor. She was born March 1, 1949 in Toledo, OH, the daughter of the late John A. and Esther June (Nichols) Huling. On May 2, 1970 in Oregon, OH she married Richard E. Schnabel, Jr. and they shared over 50 years together. Sara worked as a registered nurse for 33 years with ProMedica Health Systems, primarily at Bixby Medical Center in the Intensive Care Unit. She was an active member of the Tipton Community Church for many years before becoming a member of St. James United Church of Christ in Saline in 2017. She was a Girl Scout and 4-H leader for many years. Sara enjoyed cake decorating, doing cross stitch, sewing and spending time in her gardens tending her flowers. Her greatest joy in life was being Mema to her grandchildren and great grandchildren, she loved spoiling and spending time with them. Besides her husband, Rick, she is survived by two daughters, Cheryl Ries of Tecumseh and Angela (JJ) Webb of Tecumseh; son Richard “RJ” Schnabel of Brooklyn; sister Mary (Terry) Schnabel of N. Ft. Myers, FL; six grandchildren, Kyle (Marie), Rachael, Troy, Rebecca, Emily and Ricky; and three great grandchildren, Levi, Leah and Joanne. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, John Huling, Wade Huling, Nancy Hendricks and Hugh Huling. Visitation for Sara will be on Friday, January 29, 2021 from 2-8 pm at St. James United Church of Christ in Saline. Private family services will be held on Saturday at the church with Pastor John Deuble officiating. Cremation will follow the service. A celebration of her life will be offered at a later date for family and friends to gather. Memorial contributions may be made to a Veteran’s organization of your choice.

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Sara June Schnabel, age 71, of Brooklyn went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor. She was born March 1, 1949 in Toledo, OH, the daughter of the late John A. and Esther June (Nichols) Huling. On May 2, 1970 in Oregon, OH she married Richard E. Schnabel, Jr. and they shared over 50 years togethe

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Friday, January 29, 2021

2:00 pm - 8:00 pm

St. James United Church of Christ

11005 W. Michigan Ave. PO Box 399 Saline, MI 48176

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