Steven R. Schnitz

November 19, 2020

Steven Ray Schnitz, 72, of Huntington, died at 6:55 am Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Parkview Huntington Hospital Steven was born on August 29, 1948 in Huntington, the son of James Schnitz and Maxine Schnitz. He graduated in 1966 from Rochester High School High School and married Erma Jean Schnitz on May 31, 1969 in Rochester, IN. Steven served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam era. Steven was a member and past President of the Lime City Cruisers Car Club, a member of the American Legion Post #7 of Huntington and a former Jr. Vice Commander of the V.F.W. Post #2689 also of Huntington. He loved car shows, camping and being with his wonderful family. Survivors include his Wife of 51 years – Erma Jean Schintz of Huntington; Daughter, Dawn M. (boyfriend Scott Christ) Tate; Son, David W. (Andrea) Schnitz; Three Grandchildren, Ashley M. (Cody) Johnson, Dylan R. Schnitz and Kaleb L. Steelman; Three great grandsons, Noah, James and Layton; Two Sisters, Kathy (Fred) Pinatelli of Peru, IN, Pam (George) Reed of Akron, IN; Two Brothers, Jeff (Lisa) Schnitz of Rochester, IN, David Schnitz of Huntington; several Nieces and Nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Jimmy Schnitz, Bruce Schnitz and Brian Schintz and an Aunt, Josephine Sands. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Monday, November 23, 2020 at Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN. Funeral services will immidiately follow at 12 p.m. Monday at Bailey-Love Morutary with Pastor Paul Hirschy officiating. Burial will be in Lancaster Cemetery in Huntington County. Please follow local recommendations for face coverings and social distancing during this event. Preferred memorials to the Relay for Life, in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN, 46750. Please sign the online guest book at www.baileylove.com. Bailey-Love Mortuary is honored to serve the family of Steven Ray Schnitz.