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Lonnie was born September 16, 1949 the eldest child to Clarence and Lucille (Goldammer) Schneider. He was married to Jan (Boeller) Schneider October 7, 1972.
Lonnie's gregarious nature, levity and leadership served him well throughout his career. Lonnie worked under Secretary of State James Kirkpatrick and following a brief stint as the bus driver for the pre-school children at the First United Methodist Church, he taught social studies (at one point heading the department) at Jefferson City High School, and served as an advisor for the student council. Lonnie was awarded the Missouri Advisor of the year award and was a finalist for the National Advisor of the year from the National Association of Student Councils. After more than twenty years of teaching, Lonnie enjoyed a lengthy 2-month retirement before returning to the workforce working with Missouri superintendents at the Missouri Association of School Administrators.
Outside of work Lonnie was heavily involved with the First United Methodist Church, singing, helping produce the televised service and once, disastrously hanging decorations.
Lonnie loved his work, his community, his friends, and his family. Lonnie was preceded in death by his brother Doug Schneider, and is survived by his wife Jan, his sister Linda (Schneider) Lain, his sons Todd Schneider and Brian Schneider, and grandchildren Joshua Schneider and Illyana Schneider.
A visitation will be held at the First United Methodist Church Friday July 5th from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. with a service beginning at 12:00 P.M. at the same location.
The family requests no floral arrangements, but if you would like, donations can be made to the First United Church Foundation in Lonnie's name to set up an educational scholarship.
Arrangements are under the direction of HOUSER-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 2613 West Main Street, Jefferson City, Missouri 65109 (573) 636-3838. Condolences may be left online for the family at www.millardfamilychapels.com.
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Tracy Suchanek
July 10, 2024
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Schneider (Lonnie).
I was a student of his at JCH ('90').
He was such a remarkable teacher and I was thankful to have known him. Sending my sincere condolences to the family for thier loss.
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Phil Zuspan
July 7, 2024
Lonnie was our Sunday school teacher at UMC back in the early 70´s. We were a typical rowdy bunch of teenagers who needed guidance and love. He gave that to us freely and generously. His enthusiasm was infectious. His love of God was primary. After high school, we scattered in the wind, but I been reminded of Lonnie throughout the years. It is no doubt that he was so successful in life, and in love. He will be greatly missed, and forever remembered.
~ Phil Zuspan
Shawn Yancy
July 3, 2024
Mr Schneider was one of my teachers at JC. He, as were his social studies colleagues, was an energetic and engaging teacher. I had a number of fun run-ins with them. In one particular moment, I was joking around with some of them and Mr Schneider arranged for an announcement over the classroom intercom directing me to report to the school office (to which my classmates "ooooohed"), only for him to meet me in the hallway to reveal his prank, and then send me back to class pretending like the social studies teachers might have beat me for being too familiar and clowny with them. A great memory of amazing teachers that met students where they were and created a sense of community within which to learn and grow as whole people. I´m sad to hear of his passing. I owe at least a small measure of my growth and progress to him, and likely more than a small amount.
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