Eileen M. Schneiter

Eileen M. Schneiter obituary, Waverly, OH

Eileen M. Schneiter

Eileen Schneiter Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Boyer Funeral Home - Waverly on Mar. 9, 2026.
Eileen M. Schneiter, age 97, who lived in Bristol Village, Waverly, Ohio, went to be with the lord on Monday, March 9, 2026, after a happy, busy life.

Eileen was born July 23, 1928, in Louisville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Herman and Lela (Shepherd) Kehl. On September 26, 1954, she was united in marriage to Fred C. Schneiter, who preceded her in death on September 18, 2019.

She is survived by two children, Jeffrey Schneiter, and Susan Schneiter; her sister-in-law, Rosemary Kehl; and many loving nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by seven siblings, William Kehl, Esther Rampton, Dorothy Kehl, Raymond Kehl, Lawrence Kehl, Donald Kehl, and Wesley Kehl.

Eileen was a graduate of Timken High School, class of 1946. She went on to graduate from the Aultman School of Nursing in 1950 and worked as a registered nurse. She was also a lover of gardening and flowers.

Visitation will not be observed. Arrangements are under the care of Boyer Cremation Services.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial donations be made to Aultman College of Nursing, 2600 Sixth St. SW, Canton, Ohio 44710.

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