Comments on: SCHNELL, Dr. Frederick R.

By: Mark Macho

Mark Macho — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 10:35:13 +0000

I phoned him when he was dying and he said ‘I am about
to take an important journey.’ He was a friend and adviser
to me in love in religion in health and in life. He was a constant support to my Mom, who had MS, with care and just the right kind
encouragement. He was wise and loving without regard
to nationality or origin. He was a true Christian without an
ounce of conceit or religious prejudice. Our whole family felt it an honor to know him and have him as our doctor,a doctor that reminds us that a true doctor is not simply a medical man. He treated even the youngest patients as individuals.His care and
understanding were far beyond the duty of a mere professional..
More than miss him I remember him. There was nothing about him to lament! Even the joy his excellence brought to himself
was apparent. He is an inspiration to all not content with the
minimum or thinking only about themselves or in thinking
of work as a sentence.What a hero! Don’t settle for half a life.
Be a Doctor Schnell!

By: Bonnie Petro

Bonnie Petro — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:53:52 +0000

Dr. Steve and family,
My deepest condolences on the passing of your dad – and mom, as I just learned of her passing as well.
My mom was a charge nurse at Deaconess for years and years and I, too, worked there during my college years on 1 South and 1 North. If you want to know who the best doctors are, ask the nurses because they see, day to day, how their patients do. Mom had a few favorite doctors, but chose Fred Schnell for her personal physician. I would say of all the people she knew, he was the one she admired the most. I still can see him walking down the hall at Deaconess with eye glasses pulled low on his nose. He will be greatly missed! I’m quite sure that my mom was in the crowd, in heaven, at the gate, to welcome him home!

By: Janice Silver (Kalina)

Janice Silver (Kalina) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:34:39 +0000

My deepest sympathy to the entire family. I have so many fond memories of your father, especially how kind he was to my dad in his final years. Thinking of each and every one of you during this difficult time.

By: Rita Rack (Pucky)

Rita Rack (Pucky) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:19:11 +0000

My warmest condolences to all the Schnells. The old guard have
passed. I remember your father fondly since I was a small child
and he and my dad would “talk shop.” I last saw him at my father’s
80th birthday party. He and your mom were, as always, loving and
gracious. My best to you all.
Rita (Pucky) Rack

By: Liz Nowak (Kalina)

Liz Nowak (Kalina) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:37:50 +0000

To All the Schnell’s….On behalf of the Kalina Family, our sincere sympathy at the loss of your father, he was a wonderful man.
He had a cheery disposition and always had a smile for everyone. He surely will be missed in the neighborhood and by all the people who knew him.

By: Elaine K. Warren

Elaine K. Warren — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:06:28 +0000

To all the family of Dr. Frederick Schnell, you have my deepest sympathy. Espeically for Dr. David (my Cardiologist) my heart felt sympathy to you, dear person, now I know why you seemed a little distant at my last appointment. May you be comforted by your strong heart and the support of family and friends. Namaste

By: the Sberna family

the Sberna family — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:55:16 +0000

Our condolences to the Schnell family. Dr. Schnell was our family doctor for many years. He’ll be missed.

By: Betty Bolden

Betty Bolden — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:51:51 +0000

Dear Nancy my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please let me know if I can do anything. May God continue to bless you all.

By: John Hurajt

John Hurajt — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:19:02 +0000

I am so very sorry to hear about your father passing. I’m sure he will be greatly missed by you and all your family. My deepest sympathy to all of you. John Hurajt

By: Susan Miller

Susan Miller — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:58:04 +0000

I would like to extend my condolences to the Schnell Family. Dr. Schnell touched so many lives with his wisdom, caring, humor and friendship. He was a mentor and a role model to all who worked with him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.