Lynda Marion Schneider

Lynda Marion Schneider

BOYD - Lynda Marion Schneider, 69, of Boyd, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Lynda was born in Stanley, February 26, 1954 to Jerry and Joan (Svoma) Simon. She graduated in 1972 from Stanley-Boyd High School. On July 1, 1972, Lynda married Randy Schneider in Stanley. Randy preceded her in death on July 5, 2018.

Lynda enjoyed cooking and spent much of her life working in the food service industry. She spent many years as the head cook at Stanley-Boyd High School and eventually went on to work in the kitchen at Stanley Correctional Institution before retiring in 2019. She liked cooking for and with her family in her free time as well, especially at Christmas time making everyone's favorite cookies and candies.

Lynda's greatest joy in life was her family. She especially loved being a grandma, often spending as much time with her grandchildren as possible.

She had an eye for creating crafts and flower arrangements and enjoyed going to all the area craft sales. Her home could always be found decorated for every holiday and season. Lynda also loved shopping and going to thrift sales.

Lynda is survived by three children: Jennifer Rickey of Chippewa Falls, Christopher (Lori) Schneider of Edgar and Kimberly (Kevin) Tyler of Cadott; eight grandchildren: Brittany and Nicholas Rickey, Rachel, Alex and Samantha Schneider, and Peyton, Evan and Ellie Tyler; one great-grandchild, Ryder Rickey; five siblings: Kirk (Deb) Simon, Karen (Buster) Hawk, Jim (Julie) Simon, John (Jill) Simon, and Lisa Simon; and many brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law;, nieces and nephews. Besides her husband she is preceded in death by her parents, mother-in-law, Marion Benzschawel, father-in-law, Ralph Schneider, and sister, Judith Simon (2023).

A Celebration of Life will be held on January 13, 2024 from 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at the Stanley Community Center.