Obituary for Dale A. Schnitker

DALE A. SCHNITKER

Dale A. Schnitker, age 90, a former longtime resident of Brookville, died Thursday night April 29, 2021 at North Iowa Hospice in Mason City, Iowa. 

Born June 9, 1930, in Bath, he was the only child of the late George and Dorothy (VanMeter) Schnitker. On April 20, 1963, he was united in marriage to the former Mary Lou Evans, and she preceded him in death on November 24, 2016.

Dale was a retired farmer, having farmed in Union County for much of his life. He was a member of St. Thomas Lutheran Church in Brookville. In his leisure time, he enjoyed woodworking and collecting model tractors.

Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Anita (Chuck) LaBau of Santa Barbara, California; a son and daughter-in-law, Allan (Tiffany) Schnitker of Alden, Iowa; as well as four grandchildren, Nathan LaBau, Heather Schnitker, Tristan Schnitker, and Dylan Schnitker.   

Family and friends may visit from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 6, 2021, at St. Thomas Lutheran Church, 823 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.

Rev. Ladona Webb, pastor of St. Thomas Lutheran Church, will officiate the Funeral Services on Thursday, May 5, 2021; 11 a.m., at St. Thomas Lutheran Church. Burial will then follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville.   

Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Thomas Lutheran Church or North Iowa Hospice. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to once again serve the Schnitker family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com