Ralph Allen "Al" Schnitz, age 91 of Napoleon, Ohio, formerly of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Genacross Lutheran Services in Napoleon, Ohio. He was born on October 30, 1929 to the late Merl and Florence (Snyder) Schnitz in Decatur, Indiana. Al was a 1936 graduate of Decatur High School. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army. On August 5, 1951 he married Mary Ohler, who preceded him in death on February 17, 2008.

Al was a faithful member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Defiance, AmVets #1991, American Legion #300, NRA, Defiance Fish and Game, and was a life member and Honor Guard member at VFW #3360. He enjoyed camping, and going to gun shows and shooting ranges. No distance was too far for Al to travel to watch his great-grandkids play sports.

Al is survived by his son, Terry Schnitz of Napoleon, his daughter, Gloria (Robert) Myers of Cecil, OH, two grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and two step great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Ken Schnitz, and brothers, Robert Schnitz and Richard Schnitz. A private graveside service will be held at Riverside Cemetery in Defiance, with graveside military honors accorded by VFW #3360. Rev. David Brobston will officiate the service. Schaffer Funeral Home was honored to assist the family with arrangements.

The service can be viewed via live stream on St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Defiance Facebook page. Memorials are suggested to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Defiance VFW #3360, or Genacross Lutheran Services. Online condolences can be given at www.Schafferfh.com. The graveside service will be live streamed on the church's Facebook page St. Paul Lutheran Defiance.