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James L. Schnetter, 87, of Tucson, Ariz., passed away on May 28, 2026, while traveling in Kansas.
James Lawrence was born Nov. 13, 1938, on a farm north of Varina. He was the son of Nicholas Lawrence and Lillian (Aigner) Schnetter. Jim graduated from Varina St. Columbkille High School in 1957. He enlisted in the U.S. Army for three years serving the first year at Fort Carson, Colo., and Camp McCoy, Wis., before being stationed in Vicenza, Italy. for a two-year tour.
Jim successfully completed 37 years under a Star Route contract with the United States Postal Service. He retired to Tucson, Ariz., enjoying life in the desert with family and friends.
Jim was married in St. Peter & Paul’s Catholic Church Pocahontas to Vicki Peiffer in 1966, while living in Fort Dodge. To this union, he was blessed with two daughters, Cynthia and Pamela.
Survivors include his wife Vicki; daughters, Cynthia Schnetter O’Neal and Pamela; grandson Christopher O’Neal with great-grandson Finn and great-granddaughter Lillian; grandson James Schnetter with great-grandsons, James and Jayce; sister Lucille Gamble; nephews Michael Pruter and Brian Schnetter; nieces: Tina Steffes, Mari Kay Schnetter and Laurie Gamble; cousins and many friends.
James was preceded in death by his parents, Nicholas and Lillian Aigner Schnetter; wife Sherlyn Henrich of Laurens; baby Tammy; son Roger Allen Rose of Council Bluffs; brothers: Robert, Dennis, Edward and Leonard; sisters, Kathleen Schnetter and Darlene Pruter; nieces, Stephanie Gamble and Carol Pruter; nephews, Henry Schnetter and Fred Schnetter.
