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Eli Schneider Obituary
Born Dec. 24, 1935, in Gaines, he was a son of Charles Raymond and Matilda Olive May Gilbert Schneider. On May 10, 1958, in Eldred, he married Connie M. McDivitt, who survives.
After growing up and graduating from Gaines High School, Eli was a lifelong resident of Eldred. During high school, Eli moved back to Gaines to help his uncle operate his farm. He was then part of the construction crew that built Viko Furniture in Eldred, and he went on to work there for many years. Finally, he worked for Hysol in Olean until his retirement, where he was a foreman in the chemical division.
He was an avid deer and rabbit hunter and loved to play euchre. Eli also went to NASCAR races and bowled for many years under several different leagues.
Surviving in addition to his wife are three sons, John Schneider of Eldred, Boyd (Tina) Schneider of Spring, Texas, and Donald (Michelle) Schneider of Eldred; two daughters, Joan VanCamp of Rixford and Dianne (Tim) Sheffer of Eldred; one brother, James "Billy" Schneider of Albion; two sisters, Bonnie Schneider of Palatka, Fla., and Florence "Flossie" Kersey of Green Cove Springs, Fla.; 18 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several step-great-grandchildren, step-great-great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by five brothers, Ray, Frank, Larry, Bob and George Schneider; and three sisters, Nancy Bentley, Dorothy Unverdorben and Matilda McBride.
No services are to be held at this time.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Shriners Hospital or Potter County VNA and Hospice.
Online condolences may be made at www.framefuneralhome.com.
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Bill Crowley
July 25, 2024
Sorry for your loss. I worked with Eli and Ray for many years at Hysol. Eli was a great worker he told it like it was. I enjoyed my time with him.
Debbie miller
July 23, 2024
Wow got so many memories with you Dad so just going to say thank you for being a awesome Dad and still letting me call you that after our divorce..you had such a big heart and always made me laugh ty for all that .r.i.p will miss you lots .rest in peace you deserve your rest hard working man ..
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