Frank & Bright Funeral Home
William Schnepper
Jan 1st, 1925 - Aug 6th, 2016William L. “Junior” Schnepper, age 91, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2016, at Flora Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.
Junior was born January 1, 1925, in Pixley Township, Clay County, Illinois, the son of William and Laura (Koehler) Schnepper. He was united in marriage to Evelyn (Devore) in Flora. Evelyn preceded him in death on May 17, 2009.
An outdoorsman at heart, he spent a lifetime working on the land of the family farm, and trapping. He was an Army veteran of World War II, and was stationed at Saipan. He was a 63-year member of the Sailor Springs American Legion Post #230. Junior was a longtime member of the Fairfield and Olney Coin Clubs, and he and Evelyn enjoyed attending their meetings and events.
He is survived by 7 children: Richard (wife Delores) Schnepper of Clay City, Gary (wife Linda) Schnepper of Louisville, Danny (wife Cathy) Schnepper of Louisville, Barbara (husband Dana) Milligan of Flora, John (wife Kris) Schnepper of Clay City, Paul (wife Regina) Schnepper of Louisville, and Glenn (wife Linda) Schnepper of Louisville; 10 grandsons: Jeriad, Jason, Scott, Chad, Ryan, Michael, Josh, William, Brian, and Andrew; 8 granddaughters: Emily, Josie, Jessica, Amanda, Sarah, Hanna, Abbey, and Allison; 24 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters-in-law: Clara Willis of Olney and Zelda Devore of Flora; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and a brother: Francis “Sam” Schnepper.
Private family services will be conducted with entombment at Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, where military funeral honors will be presented. Memorial donations are suggested to Clay County Hospice or the Sailor Springs American Legion and these will be accepted through the funeral home. Funeral arrangements are in the care of Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Visit www.frankandbright.com to share a condolence or memory with the family.