Edward William Schanuel's Obituary
Edward William Schanuel, 99, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024, with family at his side.
Ed was born in Belleville, Illinois, on July 18, 1924, the son of Ewald and Della (Kramer) Schanuel. He married Arlene Armbruster on June 18, 1947, in Belleville and they enjoyed 73 happy years together until her death in 2020. Ed worked as a journeyman for Illinois Power, retiring after 38 years there and was an IBEW member for over 70 years.
Ed is survived by his children: Mary Jo Therese Schanuel (Craig Bulla) of Bloomington, IL, Warren Joseph Schanuel of Decatur, Joseph Edward (Marcella) Schanuel of Decatur, and Ann Jolene Schanuel of Decatur; grandchildren: Cynthia Weingart Kwasnik (Matthew), Lisa Weingart (Mike Tinsley), Michael (Amanda) Mitchell, Marcus (Janice) Mitchell, Kyle Schanuel, and Chase (Rebecca) Schanuel; 16 great-grandchildren, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife.
Edward loved being active and Catholic. His Catholic faith was his lighthouse. He was a professed member of the Order of Carmelites Discalced Secular Community of St. Joseph in St. Louis, Missouri, for 68 years; one of the original Perpetual Adoration Adorers at St. Mary’s Hospital Chapel for 28 years; and a faithful member of St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Decatur for 66 years. He also found joy in rooting for the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team, of which he was a life-long fan. He was an excellent golfer who was successful in several Illinois Power Company tournaments. He was a wonderful father who loved spending time with his family and was a kind-hearted and friendly gentleman. Dad will celebrate his 100th birthday in heaven with Mom on July 18th!
Funeral Mass will be held at 11am on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the Mass. Burial in Graceland Cemetery will follow the Mass. Memorials may be directed to St. Thomas the Apostle Church (2160 N. Edward St., Decatur, IL 62526) or WDCR Decatur Catholic Radio (1800 E. Lake Shore Drive, Decatur, IL 62521). Condolences may be shared with the family at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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