Clifton L. "Kip" Schnaiter

Clifton L. “Kip” Schnaiter, 90, of Shelbyville, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Ashford Place in Shelbyville. Kip and Betty resided in Shelbyville since 1968.

He was born on January 31, 1936, in Martinsville, the son of Jackson and Ruth (Hodges) Schnaiter. On March 19, 1955, he married Betty Joan Fisher, and she preceded him in death on February 6, 2017.

Kip is survived by his daughters, Cindy Schnaiter Lucas (David) of Indianapolis, and Dawn Schnaiter (Riann Stroud) of Nokomis, Florida; sisters, Marilyn McClain of Martinsville, Rosalind Greiner of Martinsville, Sue Ann Davis of Shelbyville, Kentucky, and Carolyn Hovious of Martinsville; grandchildren, Emily Lucas Haines (Adam), and Jeffrey Lucas; great-grandchildren, Redding, Walker and Isla Haines; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to Betty, Kip was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Mary Jane Glasscock.

Kip graduated from Martinsville High School in 1954, he attended Butler University and Indiana University.

He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, where he served as an elder and deacon.

Kip owned Schnaiter Insurance, and sold insurance for over 50 years.

He was also a member of the Shelbyville Lions and Elks Club. Kip enjoyed his group of friends, known as “Coffee Guys Group.” He enjoyed fishing, golfing, hunting, trap shooting and going to the horse races. Kip loved to vacation and spend time with his family and friends.

A service memorializing Kip’s life will be held at 11 am, Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the First Presbyterian Church, 124 W. Broadway St., in Shelbyville. Family and friends may gather one half hour prior to the service. Rev. Gretchen Schneider will officiate.

Services will be announced by Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819 S. Harrison St., in Shelbyville.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Shelbyville, 124 W. Broadway St., Shelbyville, IN 46176 or the Shelbyville Lions Club, PO Box 1015, Shelbyville, IN 46176.

Online condolences may be shared with Kip’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.