Carl R. "Charly" Schneirla

Birch Run, MI

Passed away peacefully with family by his side, after a brief illness on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at Birch Run Fields; age 86 years. Carl was born on November 28, 1938 in Detroit, MI to the late Louise Schneirla. He earned his degree in business. Carl married Marian Zehnder on September 4, 1964 at St. Lorenz Lutheran Church; she survives him. Carl retired from Leach Trucking Company as the office manager. He was a member of St. Lorenz Lutheran Church where he was a Sunday School Teacher, Greeter, and on the Finance Committee. Carl was a member of the Frankenmuth Conservation Club active in sporting clays, and he enjoyed bowling.

Surviving besides his wife Marian are his children Janell (Tony) Dodak of Birch Run, MI, Ken (Amy) Schneirla of Birch Run, MI, and Dan (Angela) Schneirla of Frankenmuth, MI; grandchildren Rachel, Sabrina and Anton Dodak, Sam Kinney, Adam (Fiancé Pauline) and Leah Schneirla; brother Ronald (Dorothy) Schneirla; brothers-in-law and sister- in-law Jim (Sherrill) Zehnder, Melvin Zehnder, and Doris Zehnder.

Carl was preceded in death by brother Edwin Schneirla; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Wallace Zehnder, Raymond (Marilyn) Zehnder, Donald Zehnder, Lorraine Zehnder, Elaine (Arnold) Maurer, and Mitzi Reinbold.

Carl has graciously donated his body to the University of Michigan for research. His family will have a private service at a later date, according to Carl's wishes. The family wishes to thank Birch Run Fields and Mid-Michigan Hospice for their compassionate care. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to donate memorials to the St. Lorenz Media Ministry or to the family of Carl Schneirla c/o Marian Schneirla.