Tributes to Schnell

To see these tributes in their entirety and read many others, please go to FarmEquip.org/Schnell. 

“While he could appear gruff and short at times, he was always ready with help and insight. He retired leaving the Association much stronger and better structured to serve its membership than when he arrived. I felt fortunate to call Bob a friend.”
— John Tye, Association President 1991-1992

“I remember the first visit in St. Louis with Bob and Marcie like it was yesterday. They took me out for supper, and we shared good conversation and a lot of laughs. He is likely smoking his cigar now amid much nicer scenery.”
—John Malinowski, Association President 2010-2011

“His ability to provide insight and execute board directives for membership value is what propelled our Association into a position of strength.”
—Layton Jensen, Association President 1999-2000

“Remembering Bob always makes me smile. Not just for his legacy of making FEMA a premiere association in all areas, but for those of us who were lucky to know him well, for being such an interesting and fun guy.”
—Bob Atkinson, Association President 2000-2001

“I was just speaking with Gary Manke (Midwest Equipment Dealers Association) last week about some of the most interesting folks that have been in our industry, and we both mentioned Bob in unison. While Bob was a true character, he was also a gentlemen of great integrity.”
—Kim Rominger, Equipment Dealers Association

“It was always a pleasure to visit with Bob as he was always in tune with the current issues the industry was facing.”
—Charlie O’Brien, Association of Equipment Manufacturers (retired)

To see these tributes in their entirety and read others, go to FarmEquip.org/Schnell.