Jeffrey “Jeff” M. Schnell, 53, of Kiel, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Jeff was born
October 20, 1968, to the late Leon and Bernice (Vanhulst) Schnell. He graduated from Brillion High
school with the class of 1986. Jeff worked at Kohler for 29 years.
Jeff loved to fish, take trips up north with his family, 4 wheeling, playing sheepsheads with his friends
and gambling. He took great pride in his lawn and enjoyed working outside. Jeff’s family was the most
important thing to him.
Jeff is survived by his wife Tricia (Payne) Schnell whom he married on November 4, 2000; his children
Matthew and Hailey Schnell; his siblings Wendy (Phil) White and Patrick Schnell; his in laws, Daniel and
Susan Payne; brother-in-law Brian (Becky) Payne; nieces and nephews, Jordyn and Brandon Payne,
Timothy (Katie) White and family, Amber (Loyd) Camp, Mary (Tom) Hackney, along with many other
relatives and friends.
Jeff was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Tina Schnell.
Jeff’s family would like to thank the first responders for their efforts, including the Police, Fire Fighters,
and EMS. Your service is greatly appreciated. They would also like to thank Daniel and Susan Payne for
all their help and support through this very difficult time.
If you would like to leave a message of sympathy for Jeff’s family, please visit
www.zimmerfuneralhome.com.
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