Michael W. Schnelker

August 9, 1949 - April 29, 2023

Funeral Home Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home

Church First United Methodist Church

  • Memorial Service: Thursday, June 15, 2023  at 3 PM from the First United Methodist Church, 200 Boyd St. , De Soto, MO

Michael Wayne “Schnookie” Schnelker was born August 9, 1949 in St. Louis, MO. He was the son of John and Lucille (nee Henry) Schnelker. He died on April 29, 2023 at this residence in De Soto, MO at the age of 73 years. He is survived by his wife, Patricia “Patty” (nee Skaggs) Schnelker, De Soto, MO; children, Trista (Kyle) Luedders, Hillsboro, MO, Bridgett (Doug) Lett, De Soto, MO; Kristen (Mark) Baer, Savage, MN; and Jack  Schnelker, St. Charles, MO; grandchildren, Tywin, Lydia, Alesha, Dakota, Brady, and Jessica. He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Gary and Larry Schnelker.