Jack Coleman Schnabl, 90

Jack was born in Lane, Idaho, on March 19, 1932, and spent most of his formative years growing up in Harrison, Idaho, working with his brothers, Art and Roy, on their family’s ranch on the Harrison Flats. While in high school, he participated in every sports program offered: basketball, baseball and boxing and excelled in all.

He met the love of his life, Marjorie Johnston, in 1952, who was born and raised in St. Maries, Idaho. They welcomed their daughters, Linda Emily in 1953, who passed in 1996, leaving behind three children, Matthew Varela, Katie McGinty, and Christopher Jack Varela, all of California. Their second daughter, Brenda JoAnn, was born in 1955, who resides in Savannah, Ga., who has two sons, Jason Ritzenthaler of Richmond Hill, Ga., and Daniel Ritzenthaler of Ashland, Mass. Jack also was fortunate to be blessed with 8 beautiful great grandchildren.

Jack built a successful business as a building contractor on a handshake. He loved Coeur d’Alene and there aren’t many areas of the city that he hasn’t touched. He not only had a strong presence in home building but built many commercial buildings as well. If anyone approached him requesting him to sign a contract for a build, he strongly advised them if his handshake wasn’t enough, they could “hit the road”. Jack was most definitely a man’s man, and it was well known by everyone he came into contact with, that his handshake could break your hand!

Jack provided a great life for his family. They enjoyed spending weekends on the lake boating and exploring the outdoor opportunities offered in surrounding states. Once Jack and Marge were empty nesters, they enjoyed traveling all over the U.S. and Canada in their motorhome.

Jack was fortunate enough after losing his wife in 2001, to meet Lucille Collins, who became his long-time companion of 20 years. Lu quickly became a loving member of our family. Lu passed Sept. 18, 2022, while in the loving care of the wonderful staff at the Schneidmiller Hospice House, and Jack soon followed. Jack’s family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to all the Hospice staff for taking such excellent care of our loved ones. Please view and sign Jack's online guestbook at www.englishfuneralchapel.com.