Dorcas Eleanor "Dottie" Schneider

Beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great- grandmother, Dorcas "Dottie" Eleanor Schneider passed away Tuesday, August 19th at the age of 90 years.

Dottie was born in Silver City, New Mexico October 23, 1934. Her family returned home to Lone Grove, Texas when she was six years old. Dottie and her brothers enjoyed the small community life and the one room schoolhouse. Since the school only went to the eighth grade, Dottie completed her high school years at Llano High School and graduated in 1951. Following graduation she attended cosmetology school in Austin.

From Austin, Dottie moved to Fredericksburg. Dottie married Britton Schneider in 1959 and found her home for the next sixty-eight years. She continued to work as a hair stylist for forty-five years, owning her own salon for thirty years. Dottie was an active member of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church. She was a member of the Ladies Golf Association, Billie Boosters, and PTA.

Dottie was an outgoing person. She loved to cook, sew, garden, play golf, dance, and occasionally challenge you to a card game or a game of 42. Our Mom, Grandma, Grandma Dottie loved her family dearly and continually demonstrated strength, faith, determination, encouragement, and love to each of us.

Dottie is proceeded in death by her husband Otto "Britton" Schneider, Jr.

Brothers: Thomas Forehand, Jr. and Francis "Frank" Forehand Sisters-In-Law: Clara Jung, Cora Danz, and Ruby Turner Parents: Mary Lee and Thomas Forehand

Parents-In-Law: Amelia and Otto Schneider

Dottie is survived by two daughters and their husbands:

Janie and Frank Guynes and Sherry and Dennis Durst.

Grandchildren: Jared and Sarah Durst, Autumn and Ryan Buell, and Jamie Guynes

Great grandchildren: Dally Kay Durst, Ashley Meador, and

Eleanor, Wyatt, Otto, and Beaux Buell.

Nieces: Jo Forehand, Karen Smith, Peggy Brown, and Vicki Turner

Our family would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for the exceptional care that Mom received during her stay at Knopp's Healthcare and Rehab Center.

The dedication, compassion, and kindness made an impact on our lives.

We thank the Votive Hospice Team, the Knopp's Healthcare aides, nurses, kitchen staff, and administration. Your expertise, patience, professionalism, and genuine care gave us a real "home" away from home.

"When someone you love becomes a memory…. the memory becomes a treasure."

Funeral services will be held at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church on Tuesday, August 26 at 10:30 A.M.

Visitation for Dottie will be Tuesday, August 26 from 9:00-10:30 at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church.

Pallbearers: Jared Durst, Ryan Buell, Dennis Durst, Frank Guynes, Brandon Durst, Barrett Durst, Glenn Durst, and Duane Durst

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to New Horizons, Votive Hospice, Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, or the charity of your choice.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent at www.schaetter.com

Funeral arrangements under the direction of the Schaetter Funeral Home