Lloyd “John” Schnake, Jr.

Lloyd “John” Schnake, Jr., 89, passed away on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, in Pierce City. He was born in Verona on Sept. 8, 1936, son of Lloyd John and Opal (Witthaus) Schnake.
He was a 1955 graduate of Aurora High School. He served in the Army after graduation. He married Marjorie “Marjie” Garris on Sept. 30, 1960, in Pierce City. They enjoyed 65 years together. He retired from the Missouri Highway Department where he was a heavy machine operator. He helped at the Ag Service Center in Pierce City. He enjoyed riding horses and motorcycles. He participated in rodeos for years. He watched many tractor pulls and car races. He was a Kansas City Chiefs fan. He was a Trail Boss for 42 years with the Ride for Life for St. Jude’s. He was a member of the Newton County Sheriff Posse, was on the board of Union Cemetery, was a member of the Saddle Club board in Pierce City where he served as president for a few years. He was a farmer and enjoyed hunting with his grandson. He cherished time with his children and grandchildren. He never missed a ball game. He most enjoyed time with the grandkids, great-grandkids, and great-great-grandkids.
Surviving are the following: his wife, Marjie, of the home; three children, John W. Schnake, of Wentworth; Polly Ann (Chuck) Long, of Cassville; and Penny (Butch) Acheson, of Pierce City; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Dorothy Doennig and Erma Langley; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son-in-law, Floyd Clevenger; and five siblings, Earl Schnake, Faye Swearingen, Jean Evans, Linda Fry, and Kaye Long.
The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City.