Jack C. Schneiker

Jack C. Schneiker 87, of Tucson, husband of Belle Schneiker and a lifelong traveler, left without warning, taking his final trip on April 1, 2011. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and served proudly as a Sergeant in the Marines in the Pacific during WWII. In the early 50's he was the director of the International Relief Organization Children's Village in Bavaria for displaced orphans. Returning stateside he met and married Ruth Davis and they moved to Tucson in 1952. He started American International Travel soon after and enjoyed a thriving business until he retired in 1973. He was a 59 year member of the Elks. Since the mid-60's, Jack was an active member of the Family Motor Coach Association and later a life member also serving as National Director for many years; he was a developer of innovations for Revcon and Prevost motorhomes. He is survived by his wife, Belle; daughters, Mona Marks (Chris Seguine), Pam Marks (Peter Wholers); former wife, Ruth Schneiker; sons, Conrad and Henry; daughters, Katherine Tanner (Charles), Mary Ann Lawson (Fred) and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by an older brother, Jacob and younger sister, Kate Marsden. Hoping to further medical science, he asked that his body be donated to UOFA WILLED BODY PROGRAM for research. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 9, 2011 (806-319-3600). In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your favorite children's charity in his name.