Sara June Schnabel Tecumseh, Michigan Obituary

Sara June Schnabel

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.
March 1, 1949 - January 24, 202103/01/194901/24/2021
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February 2, 2021
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Laura Schnabel
March 31, 2022
Sara was like a Mom to me. She was a great Mema and always took the time to spend with her grandchild. She will
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February 2, 2021
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Katie Proctor
January 30, 2021
Sara was such a lovely person. She loved her kids and grandkids and great-grandchildren so very much. Her cakes were always so beautiful and delicious and I had the pleasure of enjoying many of them at different family parties, especially for birthday parties for her gra... Continue Reading
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Kelly Young
January 30, 2021
Aunt Sara, may you Rest In Peace. I’ve always contributed my salvation to our Heavenly Father but it was your prayers and kind words that helped to lead me there. Thank you. You will never be forgotten. I love you :-)
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Kimberly Baker
January 29, 2021
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Kimberly Baker
January 29, 2021
I have so many wonderful memories from childhood through adulthood. As a child, going to, "The Lake" or "Aunt Sara and Uncle Rick's house was the BEST! There were so many family gatherings over the years with Christmas gift exchanges, delicious food, and the best de... Continue Reading
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Jacquie Hoblit
January 29, 2021
With deepest sympathy,
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Judy West
January 28, 2021
I worked in the ICU with Sara at Bixby. Not only was Sara an excellent nurse but she was also a great coworker. Always calm, kind, willing to help others and fun to be around too. Lots of great memories from those years. Im so sorry to hear of your loss. I know that she ... Continue Reading
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The Claucherty Family
January 27, 2021
Deepest sympathy and thoughts and prayers to the entire Schnabel Family in this time of grief.
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January 27, 2021
Our warmest condolences. Love from your cousin
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January 27, 2021
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
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