Richard "Dick" Schneider's Obituary
Richard " Dick" Schneider, age 80, of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2017 at 4:12 p.m. in Pinckneyville Nursing and Rehab Center, Pinckneyville, IL . Dick was born on November 5, 1936 in Pinckneyville, IL, a son to Cletus B. and Maurillian "Midge" (Koenegstein) Schneider. On July 12, 1957, he married Francis Darlene Jones in Pinckneyville, IL and she preceded him in death on June 24, 2012, after 54 years of marriage. Dick was an auto body repairman for 50 years working for Hawk's and others. He was a veteran in the United States Army having served during the Korean War. Dick was a member of the Eagles and Moose Lodge. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, listening to the oldies and spending time with his wife, brother, son, granddaughter, great-grandsons, nieces, nephews and cousins. Survivors include his son, Steve Schneider of Pinckneyville, IL; a granddaughter, Gina Montgomery of Downingtown, PA; two great-grandsons, Taliq and Kyan Montgomery; a brother, Bob (Tanya) Schneider of Edwardsville, IL; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Darlene. Graveside services will be held at Mueller Hill Cemetery, Pinckneyville, IL on Friday, May 5, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. with Brother Rob Mathis officiating. Military rites performed by Presswood-Daffron American Legion Post #2504, Pinckneyville, IL. Everyone wishing to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery. Memorials may be made to his son Steven Schneider.
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