Theodore Alphonse Schnell

Theodore A. Schnell, age 90, passed away in the early morning of April 27, 2016 in Pasadena, CA. He was born in Chicago on September 28, 1925 to the late William J. Schnell and the late Mildred Schnell. He attended Morton H.S., Morton, IL, and New Trier H.S., Winnetka, IL, where he met his future wife Frances Elizabeth (Betsy) Danley. He joined the Navy and served in the Pacific Theater in WWII, including the invasions of the Philippines and Okinawa. In June 1947, he married Betsy and they lovingly raised their family of four children in Winnetka, IL. He was the owner of an Evanston, IL, TV and appliance store and later a corporate appliance manager. He was a lifelong sports fan, avid fan of the Chicago Cubs, Blackhawks, Bulls, Bears, New Trier High School, Notre Dame and The Fighting Illini, and spent much of his leisure time playing his favorite passion golf with his family and friends. He spent the last eight years of his life in Monrovia, CA, with his children. Beloved husband of the late Betsy (Danley) Schnell, brother of John Schnell and the late William Schnell. Loving father of Ted (Barbara), Mary Schnell Morrissey, David (Melinda) and Patty. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 3:00 PM at Douglass & Zook Chapel of the Foothills, 600 E. Foothill Blvd., Monrovia, CA 91016. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association or the charity of your choice.