Harold L. Schnitkey, age 88 years, of Stryker, passed away Thursday afternoon, August 23, 2012, at Fairlawn Haven Nursing Home in Archbold. He was born January 3, 1924, near Ridgeville Corners, the son of John and Laura (Schumaker) Schnitkey, and married Jean (Beltz) Pace on October 6, 1956. He lived his entire life on the same farm and was a farmer and enjoyed woodworking. He was an Army Veteran of WWII. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, located at the corner of Routes 6 & 66. He is survived by his wife, Jean; three sons, Lowell (Sharon) Schnitkey of Montpelier, Norman (Jean) Schnitkey of Wauseon, and Edwin (Lee) Schnitkey of Ridgeville Corners; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Lois Sigg; and a step-son, Jeff Pace. Services will be held on Monday at 10 AM at St. John Lutheran Church with Rev. Dale Kern officiating. Interment will follow in the St. John Cemetery with Military Rites by Ridgeville Corners American Legion Post #454. Friends may call at Short Funeral Home in Archbold from 2-6 PM on Sunday. The family suggests that memorials be given to St. John's Bell Fund.