William Schnarr
Dr. William “Bill” Schnarr, age 80, of O’Fallon, MO, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026.
Bill was born on November 17, 1945, in Saint Louis, MO, to the late Wilbur “Bill” and Lorraine Schnarr. He and his siblings were raised in the Kirkwood area. As a teenager, Bill worked for his father’s business, Schnarr’s Grocery Store on Clayton Road, which later transitioned into Schnarr’s Hardware.
He graduated from CBC High School before moving to Minnesota to attend Saint Mary’s College for his undergraduate degree. He then earned his medical degree from the University of Missouri – Columbia. Bill went on to become a highly accomplished physician, holding board certifications in three distinct areas of medicine: Internal Medicine, Critical Care, and Pulmonary Medicine.
In 1971, Bill married the love of his life, Barbara. Following their marriage, they moved to Texas for his residency. Over the years, they lived in San Antonio, TX, Springfield, MO, and Temple, TX, before ultimately settling in St. Charles, MO, where Bill established his private medical practice in 1982. He dedicated his life to the service of others, deeply cherishing his time working with SSM Health and forming lifelong friendships with colleagues and patients alike.
In 1999, Bill pursued a passion outside of medicine and started his own vineyard in Gerald, MO. In his retirement, he thoroughly enjoyed his leisurely days on the porch at the farm, tending to his grapes, driving his tractor, and waving at passersby. Above all, he loved having his wife by his side and spending quality time with his children and grandchildren.
Bill was a loving husband, father, brother, and son. He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Barbara Schnarr; his three children, Amy (Mark) Delaney, Stephanie (Dan) Moran, and David (Elise) Schnarr; his seven cherished grandchildren, Sophie Delaney, Sylas Delaney, Nicholas Moran, Matylda Schnarr, Molly Moran, Charlotte Schnarr, and Caroline Schnarr; and his three siblings, Jerry (Barbara) Schnarr, Cathy (Steve) Ross, and Lesa (Chris) Hoffmeister.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur and Lorraine Schnarr.
Services
A visitation and memorial service will be held on Friday, July 31, 2026, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in St. Charles, MO.
Visitation: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Service: 11:00 AM
Luncheon: A lunch will follow the service at Pio’s Restaurant, located at 403 First Capitol Dr, St. Charles, MO.
Memorial Contributions
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the following organizations:
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation – Gateway Chapter 10900 Manchester Rd, Suite 206, Kirkwood, MO 63122 (Please choose the Gateway Chapter)
Fabio Santambrogio
I will always cherish my memories of cousin Bill. He was kind, caring and a true gentleman. He was a great comfort to us when our mother, his Aunt Bernice, was diagnosed with ALS, but his legacy shines brightest in the fine family he and Barbara raised.
I wish I can attend,
My heartfelt hugs to you & the family
Sincerely,
I met Bill through our work at SSM reviewing patient records. Because of his expertise in multiple medical fields, we were able to educate the coders at the SSM hospitals on clinical issues. I
learned so much from him! We became friends not just coworkers. He loved talking about his farm and grapes, but also his family. He will be so missed!
My condolences to Barb & family. Dr. Schnarr was such a great mentor to so many of us @ SJHC/SJHW. I appreciate the knowledge he shared.
Bill was my neighbor and friend for some time. He also allowed me to come work with him on the vineyard for a little while. But most of all we had some great conversations and visits about his experiences there in Franklin County with his brother growing up, not to mention the interesting history of the area. Lord knows, he was a great friend and man to have met…
Condolences 🙏
Barb and Family,
The Joehl siblings and our families send our sincere condolences to you, your children and grandchildren over the loss of Bill.
Vicki spoke so highly of him in our conversations and what a legacy he left. We are keeping you in our prayers and know you will hold those wonderful memories in your hearts forever. May Bill rest in peace and God bless your sweet family.
Bill was a very level headed cousin who helped me understand some of the past connections of our family (Welch). He was close to my father as I understand. I hope his family is at peace and celebrating his life.
I am sorry I could not attend. I lost my BIL that week.
I enjoyed getting to work with him in ICU St. Charles. Prayers for the family