Harold Schnee Obituary

Harold Glen Schnee was born April 7, 1917 at Kadoka, South Dakota, to Robert Henry and Maggie (Illingworth) Schnee. He grew up in the Kadoka area and attended rural school prior to graduating from Kadoka High School in 1935.
Harold farmed and ranched with his father until entering the U.S. Army in July 1942. After basic training, he was sent to Camp Hale, Colorado, where he was attached to the 680th Medical Collecting Co: a medical team who cared for the wounded in the field. This unit was attached to the 87th Infantry and was sent to Kiska in the Aleutian Islands. After their needs were met there, they were sent back to the U.S. and joined the 10th Mts. Division, ski troops and 4-5000 head of horses and mules who were all sent to the northern mountains in Italy. The mules were used in the mountains in place of heavy equipment.
After his discharge he returned to the Kadoka area where he owned and operated a dairy business for thirty-six years. Harold furnished dairy cows for achievement days and for 4-H young people for many years. During this time he was a member of the State Dairy Commission under Governor Kneip. In 1980, he sold the dairy business and went into the sheep business for many years. He was one of the first volunteers to deliver Meals On Wheels to people around Kadoka. He was an avid motorcyclist for over 30 years.
He was united in marriage to Mary Jane Burton on August 19, 1967 at Cheyenne, Wyoming. They made their home on the Schnee farm all their married life.
Harold was a member of the Presbyterian Church where he served as a Deacon for many years. He was a driving enthusiast of horses and mules and helped promote many wagon trains. He was a member of the Kadoka School Board for over 25 years, serving as president for a number of years, and served on many dairy and sheep activities over the years. Harold was also a member of the American Legion Post #27 of Kadoka.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife Mary Schnee of Kadoka; one son Clinton Schnee and his wife Darlene of Kadoka; two daughters Carol LaBau and her husband Doyle of Rapid City and Caron Mielke and her husband Rick of Piedmont; a step-son Steve Burton of Colorado Springs, Colorado; one step-daughter Teresa Smith and her husband Rob of Little Rock, Arkansas; four grand-children Ted Schnee of Kadoka, Angela McKeehan of Kadoka, Erika Mielke of Piedmont, and Mikala Mielke of Rapid City; three step-grandchildren, Nate Smith and Jacob Smith of Nashville, Tennessee, and Cole Burton of Colorado Springs, CO; five great-grandchildren Aubrey Schnee of Kadoka, and Ana, Molly, Kate and Max McKeehan of Kadoka; two step-great-grandchildren Riley and T.J. Burton; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Norene B. (Shroll) Willert; two brothers, Linton and Milo Schnee; one sister Ruth Solberg; a great-granddaughter Baylee Mae McKeehan; step-daughter Cindy (Burton) Thompson; and a step-grandson Matt Van Houten.
Visitation was held 4-6 p.m. on Friday, December 7, at the Presbyterian Church of Kadoka, and one hour preceding the services on Saturday.
Funeral services were held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 8, at the Presbyterian Church in Kadoka, with Pastor Gary McCubbin officiating.
Private family interment will take place at the Kadoka Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to the Kadoka Nursing Home and the Presbyterian Church of Kadoka.
Cards and memorials may be sent to P.O. Box 437, Kadoka, SD 57543.

FUNERAL SERVICES
Saturday, December 8, 2012 - 10:00 a.m.
Presbyterian Church
Kadoka, South Dakota
CLERGY
Pastor Gary McCubbin
MUSIC
Lyndy Ireland - Joyce Wheeler
"One Day At A TIme"
“It Is No Secret What God Can Do”
Congregational Hymns
“Amazing Grace”
"How Great Thou Art"
USHERS
Bud Weller - W.O. Weller
PALLBEARERS
Dale Schnee - Jeff Schneiderman
Doyle LaBau - Rob Smith
Steve Burton - Ted Schnee
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
Nathan Schnee - Heath Schnee
Kenton McKeehan - Rodney Schnee
Veryl Prokop - Mel Carleton
Rick Mielke - Bob McCormick
INTERMENT
Kadoka Cemetery
Kadoka, South Dakota

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Mary and family, So sorry to read about Harold's passing. He is in a better place even though it is always hard at the time. Hold strong, and thoughts and prayers extend your way. Remember all the good times!!
~ Jean Holzkamp Kadoka (12/5/2012)

Mary, Caron, Carol and all of Harold's family--we are sorry for your loss. Harold is an icon in Kadoka and we loved to see him and his horses driving around town. Cherish all your memories with him. Prayers and thoughts are with you.
~ Pam and Keith Bonenberger Kadoka (12/5/2012)

Carol and family, Deepest condolences to all of you for the loss of your father. May God bless and comfort you and may your precious memories of your dad bring you comfort as you grieve. My prayers are with you.
~ Olivia Gonzalez-Downs Rapid City, SD (12/5/2012)

It is very hard to think of Harold not being here. He was definitely a man of God. As I was growing up with Caron in the "milking cow days" he was always my hero and was always so kind and steadfast. Another icon of Kadoka has entered the Kingdom of Heaven. Please know that we care, and you are in our prayers.
~ Roxy and Ray Formanek Hermosa SD (12/5/2012)

THANKS FOR SERVING
~ A VETERAN SD (12/5/2012)

Sorry for your loss. I have always had the highest regaard for Harold and think of him often. He is in a much better place now.
~ Steve Van Houten Rapid City (12/5/2012)

Harold was always such an interesting man to visit with, no matter your age, he always had a relevant story to tell. All we can try to do is live up to his example he set for us, he was always so kind.
~ Jerry & Cindy Willert Kadoka SD (12/5/2012)

Carol and Caron and Schnee family, So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
~ Mike and Lib Thomas Aiken, SC (12/5/2012)

For as long as I can remember, Harold was a faithful church member. We all missed him when he was unable to attend. He and Mary bring special memories to our Family Wagon Train days. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
~ Justin and Joyce Wheeler 24208 Fairview Rd. Philip, SD (12/5/2012)

I was fortunate as a youngster growing up on the West Side of Kadoka to know Harold Schnee pretty well. He was a frequent visitor to our place, and we visited his Dairy often. He enjoyed teaching how to pull a teet & if you weren't alert, he could squirt you with a shot of milk in an instant & chuckle in amusement! He was the epitome of strong moral character and quiet strength; a Pioneer fit for a life in the country. He was always generous with his time & his resources, and our family is especially grateful for his hooking up his Mule Team to personally deliver our own Dad, Elton, to his final resting place in a wagon. That was Harold, never too busy or too tired to help out. Unfortunately, we will not be able to join the family in Celebration of Life as we only learned of it today, and the send off is tomorrow....but we will be with You, Clinton, Carol and Caron in Thoughts, Hugs & Prayers.
Mike & Judy Barber in Tampa
~ Mike & Judy Barber Tampa, Fl (12/5/2012)

We are thinking of you all and our Prayers and Thoughts are with you. He was a wonderful man, and we sure missed him and Mary when they weren't able to come on the wagon train any more in the Hills. God be with you all.
~ Gordon and Lil Odell Belle Fourche, SD (12/5/2012)

Harold Schnee

of Kadoka, South Dakota, died on Wednesday, December 5, 2012
at the Kadoka Nursing Home in Kadoka at the age of 95

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Harold Schnee

of Kadoka, South Dakota, died on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at the Kadoka Nursing Home in Kadoka at the age of 95

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of Kadoka, South Dakota, died on Wednesday, December 5, 2012
at the Kadoka Nursing Home in Kadoka at the age of 95