Paul D. Schnare

Paul D. Schnare, 79, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on August 20, 2024. He was born May 21, 1945 in Marshall, MO to Martin G. and Lois V. (Brockmeier) Schnare. He was baptized at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Marshall, MO. He moved to Cape in 1955 and was confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in 1959. He attended grade school in both Marshall, MO and at Trinity Lutheran, Cape Girardeau. He went to Cape Central High School where he played clarinet, saxophone, and bassoon in both the band and the orchestra. He then attended the University of Missouri - Columbia, graduating with a BS in Forestry in 1967, a MS in Plant Physiology and Genetics in 1969, and a PhD in Plant Physiology and Biochemistry in 1974. He also had a music scholarship to play saxophone in the band and bassoon in the orchestra at Mizzou. He was a member of Beta Sigma Psi. In 1969, he was drafted in the Army, stationed for two years at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington D.C. He also worked part-time at Prince George's County Hospital in Bethesda, MD in the lab. He and Marilyn Louise Brockmiller were married on December 17, 1966. His loving children include Nicole Valle Schnare born July 19, 1970 and Paul Christian Schnare born April 11, 1973; loving grandchildren, Kelsi Siebert, Coby Siebert, and Kory Siebert; loving great-granddaughter, Emersyn Lynn Kilby. In 1975, Paul started Lawn Care Co. in Columbia, MO. In 1976, he partnered with Atkins Chemical Co. to form Atkins Lawn Care Co., specializing in chemical lawn spraying in Columbia, MO. In 1981, he purchased the Cape Girardeau and Carbondale divisions of Atkins Lawn Care and started Accu Spray Lawn Care Co. In 1983, he purchased Ochs Greenhouse and Florist and changed the company name to Accu Grow Gardens and Florist. In 1992, he purchased Sunny Hill Garden Center and changed the name to Sunny Hill Gardens and Florist. He was on the founding Board of Directors of Professional Lawn Care Assoc. of America (PLCAA). From 2006-2010, he was on the SEMO Department of Agriculture faculty and wrote articles in the Southeast Missourian paper on gardening under the psuedo, "Dr. Grow." He was also on KFVS-12 giving gardening tips and had a radio segment on K103. Paul served on the Chamber of Commerce of Cape Girardeau. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Cape Girardeau, serving on various church boards, teaching Sunday School, and for one month was principal of Trinity Lutheran School with Rev. Douglas Breite as pastor. Paul was a loving, caring Christian husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to all. He enjoyed being with family and being a mentor and helpful to all. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, traveling, and family get-togethers. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Paul Christian Schnare; brother, Ronnie Schnare. Visitation will be on Friday, August 23, 2024, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cape Girardeau. Funeral Service will be at 10:00 am on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cape Girardeau with the Rev. Douglas Breite officiating. Burial will be at Cape County Memorial Park in Cape Girardeau, MO. Memorial contributions may be given to the Chris Schnare Memorial Fund at Trinity Lutheran Church, Trinity Lutheran School, or Saxony Lutheran High School. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com. Ford & Sons Funeral Home - Mt. Auburn is in charge of arrangements.

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Paul D. Schnare

May 21, 1945 - August 20, 2024