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Apr 14th, 1949 - Sep 25th, 2026
Funeral: 10 a.m. Friday, October 2, 2026, at Red Brush Christian Church in Louisville
Interment: Hoosier Prairie Cemetery
Visitation: 5 until 7 p.m. Thursday, October 1, at Red Brush Christian Church
Gary Wayne Schnepper, age 77, of Louisville, Illinois, passed away Friday evening, September 25, 2026, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon.
He was born April 14, 1949, in Flora, the son of Junior and Evelyn (Devore) Schnepper.
Gary served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1967 to 1969, including an 18-month tour of duty in Vietnam, where he performed counterintelligence duties. He left Vietnam on a Friday the 13th, and ever since, he considered Friday the 13th his "lucky day," always grateful to have made it home.
Soon after his return, on October 18, 1969, Gary married Linda Murphy at the First Christian Church in Flora. Together they shared 56 beautiful years, lots of wonderful trips and cruises, and so many memories.
Gary farmed for decades and later retired from the Illinois Department of Transportation. He was always on the go, never one to be caught "burning daylight." He was an avid waterfowl hunter, especially of ducks and geese, and enjoyed working in his garden and taking care of his home. A man of simple but unwavering faith, he felt closest to God outdoors, surrounded by the beauty of His creation, and he saw each day as a gift not to be wasted.
Above all, Gary treasured his family. He and Linda raised three sons and were blessed with three daughters-in-law who were just like daughters to them, and he shared a special, loving bond with his six grandchildren. He was a member of Red Brush Christian Church and counted his family and his church among his greatest blessings.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Schnepper, of Louisville; 3 sons: Scott (Shelley) Schnepper of Vincennes, Chad (Sara) Schnepper of Wilton, Iowa, and Ryan (Sara) Schnepper of Louisville; 6 grandchildren: Alex Schnepper, Emma Schnepper, Gavin Schnepper, Talon Olderog, Colin Schnepper, and Chloe Schnepper; a sister: Barbara (Dana) Milligan of Flora; 2 brothers: Paul (Regina) Schnepper and Glen (Linda) Schnepper, both of Louisville; sisters-in-law: Cathy Schnepper, Kris Schnepper, and Cheri (Danny) Gill; a brother-in-law: Roger (Naomi) Murphy; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers, Danny Schnepper and John Schnepper.
A funeral ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, October 2, 2026, at Red Brush Christian Church in Louisville, with Ben Farleigh officiating. Interment will follow at Hoosier Prairie Cemetery with the presentation of military funeral honors. Visitation hours will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Thursday, October 1, at Red Brush Christian Church. Memorial donations are suggested to the Red Brush Christian Church Building Fund. To share a condolence or memory, visit www.frankandbright.com
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I’m so sorry for your loss! Prayers for Gary’s family and friends!
I’m going to desperately miss my classmate and long time friend since first grade. My heart aches for Linda and their family. Prayed so hard for Gary to get well. God had other plans. May he rest in peace 🙏✝️❤️🩹
Linda and family, we are so very sorry of Gary passing away. He was a long time friend of our family. We had a lot of visits and memories. RIP dear friend, you deserve the rest.
Praying for family and friends of this kind-hearted soul He will be missed by all who knew him.
Prayers for The Schnepper family 🙏❤️ so very sorry for your loss 🙏❤️
So sorry to the family. Sending prayers of comfort to all. Love you.
Sorry for your Loss, Thoughts and Prayers for the Family
My deepest sympathies to your family! May you find comfort and peace in the Lord ✝️
Sympathy is extended to The Family , Friends , and Community . An Outstanding Citizen and Veteran has passed.
Sending prayers for the family. Gary was always so good to Mom and my grandma Carrie when they lived out at the farm. He was a great friend and he will be missed!
Gary was a friend and great classmate. Hold to your wonderful memories . . . remembering Christians never say goodbye. Keeping your family in prayer.
Oh where to begin....Gary was a very special person and so caring. We enjoyed our mornings drinking coffee and catching up on everything. We are lucky Gary got to be part of Huntyrs life and watched him grow. Linda and family we are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers...Love and hugs!!! I know my Dad & Gary are enjoying a cup of coffee and watching over us all..
Linda & Family Prayers to you. Sorry for your loss.
Linda and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. May God be with you all during this time of grief.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for families and friends. Bless you all.
Linda and family, I offer my sincere condolences and prayers at the loss of your loved one Gary I have many fond memories as you know, but I believe he's in a much better place, his worries are over, God bless his soul, and may he rest in peace, forever and forever. Amen.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers.
Linda and family; Barbara, Paul, Glenn and Families: My heart is broken for all of you. I’m so sorry that we all lost Gary. I find comfort in knowing that he is in Heaven with our God and family members. Please know that each of you are in our thoughts and in our prayers. He will be so missed. It’s hard to believe that half of my Scchnepper cousins are gone now. They’ll always be in my heart. RIP Gary💔🇺🇸
So sorry for your family and thank u for your service
My sincere condolences to Gary's family. I got to know Gary at the gym when he came in with his co conspirators John and Fred. He welcomed me and my daughter to Clay Co. He was always nice, to the point and liked to have fun. He always spoke highly of his wife Linda, his boys , but most of all his grand children. We have lost another veteran of this wonderful country. Thank you Gary for your service, hard work and kindness. Semper Fi and RIP
Dear Linda and family, I am truly saddened to hear of Gary's passing. I fervently pray that God will wrap His loving care around you and that He'll always be with you as you share your loving memories with one another. Rest in peace, Gary.
To Linda and family, We were sorry to learn of the passing of your husband, father and grandfather. Please know or thoughts of sympathy are with you all at this difficult time.
We wish to share our condolences to the Family of Gary Schnepper. He was a good friend and brother in Christ. We have pleasant memories of Gary and his family. He was a good one and will surely be missed in this life. May the God of all Peace be with all of you in this trying time.
I’m very sorry for the loss of Gary. I would always see him and his brother at the gym when I attended there. He would always go out of his way to speak to me, very sweet spirited and fine man.
So incredibly sorry to hear this, Linda! I know from our years working together what a wonderful family you have....and so many memories made, that are so precious! Know that were all praying for comfort, strength, wisdom and determination...knowing our Heavenly Father definitely provides it all . Sending love, my friend. " Underneath are the Everlasting Arms".
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
So sorry to hear the passing of Gary, Our thoughts and prayers to Linda and the family.
I'm so so sorry for your loss. Gary was a very good man. Prayers to you all in the many days ahead. Much love Linda and family
Linda, our heartfelt love and prayers are with you and your whole family. Mike has many happy (and sometimes funny 😉) childhood memories growing up together.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Gary and his family. So sorry for your loss. 🙏
To Family and Friends, We are sorry for your loss!
Thoughts prayers and hugs to family
Will always remember Gary’s kindness in driving me to the gym every day. We enjoyed talking, exercising and had fun. Sometimes coffee from the nearby shop afterward. He was a great friend and I will miss him. Prayers for his beautiful family.
You have our deepest Sympathy!!
Linda, I'm heartbroken for you and your family. Praying for you all for comfort and strength.
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