William Schneider

1924 - 2017

William John Schneider

Mason, MI

William John Schneider of Mason Michigan, formerly of Lansing and Holt Michigan, passed away June 4th, 2017.  He was born on November 27, 1924, in Fowler Michigan the son of Joseph and Antoinette (Rademacher) Schneider.

William was an extremely hard worker, often having multiple jobs to provide the best for his family.  He started his own sheet metal fabrication company, Schneider Sheet Metal Supply, Inc., in 1972 and worked 7 days a week for 45 years, very seldom taking any time to rest.  He loved the work and was a true craftsman.

William is survived by his children, Karla Schneider (Ray Fujioka), Karen (Jeffrey) Green, William (Sheila) Schneider, Kimberly Schneider (Gary Hunt), and Kevin Schneider;  grandchildren, David Schneider, Kaylin Schneider, Kathryn Green, and Kelly Green; one sister, Therese Johnson; and many nieces and nephews.  He is preceded in death by his Wife of 59 years, Belva (Walter); brothers, John, Anthony, Edward, and Herman; sisters, Mary, Sister Bernardis, Lorraine, Esther, Rose, and Rita.

A Memorial Service will take place, Tuesday, June 13th, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Palmer, Bush & Jensen Family Funeral Home, Holt Chapel, withStephen Ezop officiating.  The family will receive relatives and friends from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Hospice of Lansing, Stoneleigh Residence at 3411 Stoneleigh Dr., Lansing, MI  48910. Condolences can be sent to www.palmerbush.com. The family would like to thank the staff and volunteers at McLaren Greater Lansing and Hospice of Lansing Stoneleigh Residence for their compassionate care.