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George Schneider Obituary

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of George C. Schneider, Sr. announces his passing on Thursday, November 11, 2010 at the Regional Medical Center of Acadiana in Lafayette. He was 68. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at 11:00 am on Monday, November 15, 2010 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice. Burial will follow in the St. Paul Cemetery with Father Tom Voorhies, Celebrant.
George, a self-employed crawfish broker, enjoyed many hobbies including being outside doing yard work, gardening, and woodwork. He also supported the education of his community by donating his woodcrafts to local catholic schools. He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend, and is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Pat Manuel Schneider of Eunice; two sons, George Schneider, Jr. and wife, Carla of Rustin, and Joey Schneider and wife, Lisa of Eunice; brother, John R. Schneider and wife, Linda of Kenner; two sisters, Clara Smith of Oberlin, and Julia Ann Slade and husband, Danny of Houston, TX; three grandchildren, Trae and Joshua Schneider of Rustin, and Matthew Williams of Dallas, TX; and father-in-law, Fenrick Manuel of Opelousas.
He now rests in Heaven with his beloved parents, George and Clara Manuel Schneider; daughter, Penny Schneider; mother-in-law, Lena Manuel; and brother-in-laws, Elmo Smith and Randy Manuel.
At the request of the family, visitation will be held at Ardoin's Funeral Home in Eunice on Sunday, November 14, 2010 from 8:00 am until 10:00 pm and again on Monday, November 15, 2010 from 8:00 am until time of services. A Rosary will be recited at 6:30 pm Sunday evening by Deacon Gary Gaudin and Deacon Chuck Ortego.
Family and Friends may view the obituary and sign the guestbook online at www.ardoinfuneralhomes.com.
Ardoin Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements. 337.457.3371.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Daily World on Nov. 12, 2010.

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