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Ernest Schneider Obituary
He was born February 25, 1936, in Evansville to the late Willie and Kathryn (Wright) Schneider. Ernie was employed by Arkla, Preway, Dometic & Robur as a machinist, retiring in 2000.
He was a member of St. James Catholic Church in Haubstadt; International Assoc. of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Order of The Owls Nest #38, and was an Assistant Boy Scout Leader of Troop #246 for 5 years and Order of The Arrow. He also enjoyed woodworking and dancing.
Also preceding him in death were his wife, Norma (Birchler) Schneider in 1992; one brother, Ronnie "Butch" Schneider; one grandson, Matthew Jacobs; and one nephew, Bryan Beck.
Ernie is survived by his four children,Cathy (Michael) Schulze of Evansville, Ernest Schneider, Jr. of St. Petersburg, Fla., Susan (Alan) Bender of Poseyville, and Patricia Miller of Fort Branch; eight grandchildren, Jason (Georgette) Jacobs, Zachary, Andrew, Lukas and Patrick Bender, Emily Bender and Mickey and Kenneth Miller; three stepgranddaughters, Christine (Jeremy Hodess) Schulze, Alyson (Tom) Gerdes and Michelle (Eric) Aschleman; four stepgreat-grandchildren, Erin Gerdes, Riley Aschleman, Isaac Hodess and Ashton Still; four sisters, Carolyn (Jim) Schapker, Mary Ann (Marlin) Beck, Janet (Billy) Beck, and Pam (Roger) Pepper; one sister-in-law, Harla Schneider, all of Evansville; several nieces and nephews; and a friend, Norma Doerner of Haubstadt.
A Mass of Christian burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 10, at St. James Catholic Church with Fr. Tony Ernst as celebrant. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 9, at Wade Funeral Home, 119 S. Vine St., Haubstadt, with a Rosary service at 6 p.m. Friends may also call from 9 a.m. until Mass time Wednesday at the church.
The family would like to express a special thank you to Deaconess Hospice Care and staff, Dr. Christopher Braden and Dr. Bruce Schneider for their excellent care.
Memorial contributions in memory of Ernie may be made to www.cholangiocarcinoma.org, Deaconess Hospice Care or www.shepherd.org., a spinal cord and brain injury hospital in Atlanta, Ga. Envelopes will also be provided at the funeral home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ernest Schneider
Ernie Schneider Jr
November 26, 2010
Dad,
Thanks for all you have for us.
Your Son,
Thanks for you Caring and Support over the years. I will Miss You
Ernie Schneider Jr
November 26, 2010
Pam Pepper
November 21, 2010
Those we love don't go away,
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed, and very dear.
To My Big Brother,
Miss You and Love You.
Pam
JANET BECK
November 14, 2010
TO MY BIG BROTHER, I WILL MISS YOU. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN. LOVE YOU FOREVER! JANET
November 14, 2010
Cathy,Ernie,Susie, and Patty your dad was a wonderful brother he loved all of you very much, he talked about his children and grandchildren all the time, you all were his life. As a brother he was there if you need him, while i was sick he came to see me every day or two to check on me.He had a heart of gold one that im proud of and i know you kids are proud of too.he may be gone but will be in our hearts for ever until we meet again. ALL MY LOVE AND PRAYER TO ALL OF YOU, GOD BLESS UNCLE JIM AUNT CAROLYN
Brenda(Miller) Rankin
November 11, 2010
Kathy,Ernie,Patty and Susan
I want to express my symphathy of the passing of your dad. I will always remember him when him and my dad were Boy scouts leaders all of the camping we all did.I know he is up in heaven with your mom and they are reuniting again. My prayers are with you all. I know he a angle in the sky watching all over you.
Helen Rice
November 9, 2010
My Dad, Clifford H. Fray, was a nephew of Willard Wilbur Wright-&-a first cousin of "Ernie's" Mom---My Dad called her "Rhodie". Dad died Feb 2003 in E'Ville---I wish to give my love and prayers to all of "Ernie's" family & friends--God Be With You.
Helen Marie Fray Rice (Evansville, Indiana)
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