"Dear Jean and Family, I am sorry to learn of John's death. When I picture our big extended family as I was growing up in Carthage both you and John are there. I have many happy memories of my Keokuk cousins from that time period. You'll be in our thoughts and prayers in the days ahead. "
In loving memory of
John L. Schneider
August 8, 1922 - February 8, 2012
John L. Schneider, Sr., 89, of Keokuk died February 8, 2012 at his home.
He was born on August 8, 1922, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Bernard and Bertha Maloney Schneider. On June 12, 1948 he married Lois Jean Bank at St. Mary's Church in Keokuk, Iowa. She survives.
He graduated from St. Peters High School. He worked at Seither Cherry for many years doing AC-Heating, sheet metal fabrication and installation. He moved to Branson Missouri in 1977 moving back to Keokuk in 1994. He entered the Army in 1946. He was a member of the All Saints Catholic Church, served as city council member for two years and also served as interim Mayor. He was very active in Boy Scouts and received the Silver Beaver Award. John was an avid reader and user of the Public Library. He enjoyed building things with his great grandsons.
He is survived by his wife, Lois Jean Schneider of Keokuk, Iowa; five children: Janet (Fred) Grams of St. Louis, Missouri; Jack (Jan) Schneider of Huntley, Illinois; Jeff (Kaye) Schneider of Hollister, Missouri; Jane Legan of Keokuk, Iowa; Dick Schneider of Warsaw, Illinois; eight grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; one brother, Robert Schneider of Elgin, Illinois and one daughter-in-law, Melvonna Schneider of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters: Helen and Margaret; two brothers, Joe and Jim, and one son Larry.
Tributes
"Janet and Fred (and Schneider family) God's peace be yours as you remember with thanksgiving God's faithfulness in your dad's life and his promise of eternal life for him and all who believe in Jesus. With love and prayers, Chiara and Tim & family"
"So sorry for your loss Jane. Prayers for you and your family"
"Thinking of all of you at this time and sending prayers of comfort. Jane, my dear friend, sending my love and I will see you soon. God bless you all."
"Shall miss you John. Marty Roan, class of 1939. How many memories I have of our good times together. Those were the days. Go in peace."
"Please accept my sympathy in the passing of John. I had the priviledge of working with John at Seither & Cherry from 1968 to 1970. He was always so kind and I enjoyed working with him. I was in the graduating class of '67 at Keokuk Senior High School and was classmates of Janet and Fred. God bless you all."
"My sympathies to the Schneider family. John was a wonderful patron to see at the library. He always had a smile on his face and a story to tell. He will be missed."
" All our love to Aunt Jean and family ... We know you are sad ... Uncle John is at peace. Some wonderful people are in heaven with him enjoying :) his great stories.... Will miss you Uncle John "
"I will forever miss his stories. I will forever miss his smile. I will forever miss his hugs. I will forever miss him. My love and sympathy to dear Aunt Jean and to all the family. Rest in Peace, dear Uncle John."
"The world has lost a great man. He was always smiling and always had a story to tell. From the day I married his son, I felt like he loved me like his very own daughter. RIP John, you are in the company now of some very special people. You will be missed."
"My love and condolences to all. John was such a large presence. He will be sorely missed and never forgotten. I loved him and I love you, all. "
"Aunt Jean and kids, So sorry for your loss. Uncle John will be missed so much. I wish I could be there with you, but know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you all so much."