Fred Schneikart

Fred Schneikart, 85, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Nanticoke, the son of the late Leon and Helen Weiss Schneikart. Fred graduated from Nanticoke High School, Class of 1954. He received a diploma in mechanical drafting from Chicago Technical College.

Fred was employed as a machinist/inspector at Walben Division of Kanarr Corp. He retired in 2001 as chief inspector from the former Valley Mfg. Corp.

Fred was a member of St. Andrew's Parish, Wilkes-Barre. Prior to its closure, Fred was a lector and active member of St. Boniface Church, Wilkes-Barre. He was a coach and very involved in South Wilkes-Barre Teener League baseball.

Some of his favorite pastimes were daily crossword puzzles, reading and listening to his music collection.

He was preceded in death by infant daughter, Gail Marie; and daughter-in-law, Missy Schneikart.

Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Lucille Heck Schneikart; daughter, Amy Saraka and her husband, Tim, Ashley; son, Paul Schneikart, Wilkes-Barre; grandchildren, Holly and Renee Saraka; Tyler, Logan and Michael Schneikart; sister, Carole Smith, Emerson, N.J.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday from Nat & Gawlas Funeral Home, 89 Park Ave., Wilkes-Barre, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Andrew's Parish, 316 Parrish St., Wilkes-Barre. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Twp. Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

The family would like to thank the caring staff of Allied Hospice for the compassionate care that they provided.

Condolences may be sent by visiting Fred's obituary at www.natandgawlas.com.