Marianne Schnabl

Marianne Janssen Schnabl, age 90, of Black Creek passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 10, 2011 at Cherry Meadows Hospice in Appleton. She was born November 25, 1920 to the late Peter and Martha (Ebben) Janssen in Little Chute.

On April 23rd, 1946 she married Lawrence Schnabl at St. John's Catholic Church in Little Chute. Following marriage the couple moved to Black Creek and together they operated a dairy farm. Lawrence preceded her in death on September 28, 1991.

Marianne and Lawrence opened and operated Schnabl Insurance Agency in Black Creek until retirement. She was one of the first women to be a Licensed Insurance Agent in northeastern Wisconsin.

She was a very active member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Black Creek. Marianne enjoyed teaching religious education to the first communicants and was a vital part of organizing funeral dinners and social dinner events for many years. She was also entrusted with the ushering and lecturing schedule and was active with the Christian Mothers.

Marianne was an avid reader, loved gardening and enjoyed flowers, and was an excellent cook and baker. She enjoyed preparing elegant meals for her family for special occasions and holidays. Marianne valued education and was proud of the accomplishments of her children.

She is survived by her three children: Lynne (fiance David Dobbe) Miller, Sheboygan Falls; Mark Schnabl, Germantown; Robert (Laurie) Schnabl, Corinth, Mississippi; two grandchildren: Franz and Cedric Schnabl; 4 great grandchildren: Brett, Anna Grace, Tyler, and Nolee. Further survived by two sisters: Sylvia (Ted) Kuether and Rosemary West; six brothers: Don, Gerrit (Marge), Kenneth (Carol), Peter, Paul (Audrey), and Joseph (Jane); sisters-in-law: Janet Janssen and Bernice Janssen. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Marianne was preceded in death by an infant brother Orville; brothers Lester and Roman; son-in-law Glen Miller; sisters-in-law Agnes Janssen and Marlene Janssen; brother-in-law David West.

Family and friends may call at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Black Creek, 301 E. Burdick Street, on Thursday, November 17th, 2011 from 9 AM until the memorial Mass at 11 AM with Fr. Theodore Hendricks officiating. Interment will take place in the parish cemetery.

A memorial fund has been established in Marianne's name to be used for a future scholarship.

i>Special thanks to Carol Klitzke and Sylvester and Rita Theobald for their care and support of Marianne in recent years.