Obituary of Roy Schnarr

Roy (Pa) passed away peacefully at Grand River Hospital on January 18, 2011 at age 92. Beloved husband of the former Eleanor (Dolly) Gerth for over 70 years. Wonderful father of Bryan (Linda) and Diane Jones (Douglas). Pa will be remembered with joy by his grandchildren with whom he shared unconditional love and support; Bradley Schnarr (Rashelle), Lindsay Graham (Andrew), Jennifer Schnarr (Andrew Renner), Ashley Koets (David), Andrew Jones (Linley), and Courtney Jones. Memories of Pa will be shared with his great-grandchildren; Kyler, Kaden, Madison (deceased), Morgan (deceased), Ashlynn, Dylan, Benjamin, McKenzie, and Emily. 'Pa, you were the greatest' Predeceased by brothers, Gordon, Arwood, and Arnold Schnarr, Arthur and Earl Rickert and sisters, Gloria Hentges, Mabel Paepcke, Wilda Tomlinson, and Verneeda Gracey. Roy was formerly with B.F. Goodrich for 45 years in supervisory and management positions until retiring in 1981. He was a long time member of St. Matthews Lutheran Church, Kitchener. Roy and Dolly enjoyed many summers in Southampton and later years at Waterpark and Luther Village. Family and friends are invited to a memorial service at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 11 a.m. with Rev. David Malina officiating. Reception to follow. Condolences for the family and donations to the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre may be arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.