Arnold "Arnie" Schnell
May 31, 1944 ~ March 7, 2024
Born in:
Hankinson, North Dakota
Resided in:
Enderlin, North Dakota
Arnold “Arnie” R. Schnell, Jr. of Enderlin, formerly of Wahpeton and Hankinson, passed away on March 7, 2024. Arnie was born on May 31, 1944 in Hankinson, ND to Arnold and Mayme (Kuemper) Schnell. He grew up in rural Hankinson. His parents moved into town when he was in junior high. Arnie was active in all high school sports, excelling in football. He was named captain and MVP of the 1962 football team. He graduated in 1963.
On October 10, 1964, he married his high school sweetheart, Sharon Sander, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Hankinson. They made their home in Wahpeton where children, Shelly and Bert, were born. Arnie and Sharon encouraged their children to participate in all activities of their choice and were dedicated followers of their pursuits.
Arnie was a passionate hunter, fisherman, and slow pitch softball player. He also coached and umpired slow pitch softball. In 1972, he was presented with the McIntosh Award for his dedication to slow pitch softball in the Wahp-Breck area.
In 1999, Arnie and Sharon moved to their son’s farm near Enderlin. In his retirement years, he enjoyed making wood crafts from repurposed wood, trapping, following NDSU football, and working for area farmers.
Arnie is survived by his wife of 59 years, Sharon; daughter, Shelly (Kurt Petersen); son, Bert; grandchildren, Derrik, Jessica, and Mary (Little Kid); great-grandchild Harvey and mother Breezy Sahr; former grandchild-in-law, Ryan Schwieter; sisters, Kathy (Gerald) McAllister, Gloria (Tom) Robey, Bonnie (Allen) Prochnow, Barbara (Dale) Hartleben, Reyne Hauck, Sandy (Don) Hetjmanek, Gail Nelson, Sherry (Martin) Helmer; sisters-in-law Marlene (Ron) Schmit, Shirley Sander, and many nieces and nephews.
Arnie was preceded in death by his parents Arnold and Mayme; maternal and paternal grandparents; brother, Roger; brothers-in-law Dean Hauck, Rocky Krause, and Ronald Sander; mother and father-in-law, Mary and Henry Sander; niece Krista Detloff, and many aunts and uncles.
Services
Visitation: March 14, 2024 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street S.
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
701-237-6441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
Memorial: March 14, 2024 10:00 am
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street S.
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
701-237-6441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
My sympathy to Arnies family….he was my first supervisor at 3M In Wahpeton, the beginning of my 30 years there. Always enjoyed his friendship and was an awesome boss…..r.i.p. Arnie………
Fellow classmate of 1963 HHS,
So many memories and so much love. Our deepest symathies. Much love cousin Sharon! Hugs and prayers! Tami Muehler Escher
We looked forward to the home Bison football games for many years high up in section 32. It wasn’t only to watch the game but the chats with Arnie. You will be truly missed. Prayers for Sharon and the family.
Sorry to hear of Arnie’s passing , rest in peace .
So sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to your family.
Uncle Arnie had a strong handshake and even stronger character. Peace and love to Sharon, Shelly and Bert.
My condolences to Sharon and the family. I played Old Pro softball with Arnie and also umpired with him in Wahpeton
Hi Sharon and Family So sorry to hear of Arnies passing. It was always great working with you and you sharing some of Arnies stories. Love to you all!
I played softball against Arnie for years in Wahpeton. God bless his memory. Ardean Swenson, Pelican Rapids, MN
Sharon and Family. Sorry to hear of Arnie’s passing. My old softball mate and good friend back in the 70’s. I also worked with Arnie for over a year at Sturdevant’s in Wahpeton. Sharp wit, great laugh and man could he hit a softball! Both Janet and myself express our condolences to all of the Schnell family. RIP Arnie.
Sharon and family -so sorry for your loss. There so many good softball memories.
Sharon and family, we enjoyed every visit with you and Arnie. Great guy!
Our sympathies to you!
Mark and Renae Bassingthwaite
We just heard of the passing of Arnie and we want you to know that we are sending out sincere condolences to Sharon and family for your loss. Chuck Witt & Marlys (WITT) Potter
I just learned of Arnies passing a few days ago. On behalf of my family, my sympathies to Sharon, Shelly, and Bert. Our families were long time friends on 5th Street South.
John Brunkhorst
Sharon, Shelly, and Bert,
My condolences to you all on the loss of Arnie. I know we’ve lost contact over the years, but mom and dad have always kept me up to date on the Schnell family. Hard to believe all the years that have gone by since I was the flower girl at your wedding. Hold tight to your memories and each other during this difficult time.
Kim Webber