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1980
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2012
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Benjamin Schneider Obituary
Benjamin I. Schneider, 32, of New Athens, Ill., born April 3, 1980, in Belleville, Ill., died Monday, April 30, 2012.
Ben was a past member of the Swansea Volunteer Fire Department. He was a long-time member and trumpet player of the Second Generation Swing Big Band musical group. He volunteered his time with the community theater, both as a technician and musician. Ben loved boating, wakeboarding, skiing and anything that included water.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Alvin and Marie, nee Wimmer, Schneider; and an uncle, Tom Schneider.
Surviving are his mother, Sheryl (James Jackson) Schneider of New Athens, Ill.; his father, Steven (Jane) Schneider of Swansea, Ill.; a sister, Sarah Abigail Schneider of California; step-siblings, Jessica and Patrick Crockarell, Jamie and B.J. Hall and Joanna and Brian Rumler; his maternal grandparents, Deacon Don and Shirley Deitz; aunts and uncles, Jim (Susan) Schneider, Donna (Marshall) Bergeron, Joe (Mercedes) Schneider, Bill (Kayoko) Schneider, Susan Scott, Steven Deitz, Stacy (Brian) Deslatte, Scott (Sandy) Deitz, and Shelly (Michael) Popp; numerous cousins; nieces and nephews; and many special friends, including Nichole Alvey.
Memorials may be made in Ben's name to the charity of the donor's choice. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 4, 2012, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, Ill., and from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 5, 2012, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Smithton, Ill.
Funeral: A memorial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 5, 2012, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Smithton, Ill., with Father Stanley Konieczny and Deacon Don Deitz officiating.
GEORGE RENNER & SONS FUNERAL HOME, Belleville, Ill.
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Memories and Condolences
for Benjamin Schneider
Matt
May 29, 2023
I think about you every day. Miss you buddy. I´ll never have another band like we had.
Kay & Dave Parrott
May 9, 2012
Sherry and Steve
Dave and I are so shocked and saddened to hear about Ben. He was a special young man and will be missed. Our thoughts are with you all.
Kay & Dave
Crystal & Josh
May 4, 2012
Sincere condolences to the Schneider family. Ben will forever be remembered as a great guy. Someone you were lucky to have met. Although I went to grade school with Ben, I remember him more as a neighbor and friend from Anna St. My husband also worked with Ben at Woods. Our prayers our with Bens family.
May 4, 2012
Steve & Sherry,
We were very sorry to hear about Ben. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
John & Kathy Barrett
May 4, 2012
so sorry for your loss, he was a wonderful young man my heart and prayers go out to you
melissa
May 4, 2012
my heart broke when i heard the news of ben. i have known ben since third grade and have alot of good memories. i will miss him dearly. my thoughts and prayers go out to the family. love you ben r.i.p
Kim Siddall
May 4, 2012
To Ben's family,
So sorry for your loss. I was in plays with Ben a few years ago. He was always so nice and caring and tons of fun to be around. He will be missed.
Richard Roth
May 3, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the Schneider family.
May he rest in peace.
Julie Juarez
May 3, 2012
I met Ben through my daughter Lisa Moore. He was so nice and I always enjoyed talking with him. So very sorry for your loss!
Lisa Moore
May 3, 2012
My prayers are with you. I have many wonderful memories with Ben. He will always be in my heart and my daughter's heart.
Norma Lester
May 3, 2012
Steve, I'm so sorry for the loss of your son, my thoughts are prayers are with you and your family.
melinda ford
May 3, 2012
To the Schneider family I give my sincerest condolences. I remember Ben from band and school. A very talented musician and genuinely nice person. Sarah, my heart goes out to you, sister. With love, Melinda.
May 3, 2012
Sherry,
Rich and I are so sorry to hear about Ben, we know he was everything to you. You talked about him all the time when you and Rich worked together years ago. Our Thoughts & Prayers are with you.
Richard & Michelle Rist
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