Rita C. Schnippel, 65

Rita C. Schnippel, 65, of Botkins, passed away at 3 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 1, at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born on March 18, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois to Troy and Gladys (Blankenship) Toler, who preceded her in death. On Sept. 23, 1992 she married Daniel Schnippel and he survives in Botkins.

Survivors include seven children: Dean Schnippel, Shane (Anna) Schnippel, Dale ( Jamie) Secrest, Bre McMurray, Terri (Greg) Spence, Emily ( Joe) Schnarre and Chad (Frank) Mitchell; 17 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Rodney (Teri) Toler and Tony (Delilah) Toler and a sister, Brenda ( Jerry) Boggess.

She was preceded in death by a son, Jeff Toler and two brothers, Kenneth Toler and Daniel Toler.

She was an avid golfer and Cincinnati Reds fan. She enjoyed traveling and had worked for Findlay Industries in Botkins for 18 years. She was also the proprietor of the Finish Line Bar & Grill in Botkins for several years.

Family and friends may call from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday at Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta. Private family services will follow with Rev. Randy Locker officiating. Attendees are required to wear masks, practice social distancing and follow the COVID-19 guidelines established by Gov. Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Health.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Shelby County Humane Society. The Schnippel family has entrusted Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta to handle the arrangements. Condolences may be expressed at SchlosserFuneralHome.com.