Karl John Paul Schneider Sr.

Karl Schneider Obituary

After a very brief illness, our beloved Papa Karl (Poopa) passed from this life on March 20, 2009 surrounded by family and friends.
Karl is survived by his wife, Kit Schneider, and children: Chuck Schneider (Candy), Carol Ann Lancaster (Randy), Danny Schneider, Sandy Petley (Gordon), Candace Doyle (David Paul), and Sugar Mejia (George); 18 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren (with two more on the way) and his beloved dog, Maggie. He is also survived by his brothers: Bill, Dick, Mickey, Tommy, Eddie, and sisters: Marie and Susie; as well as many treasured nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Karl was preceded in death by his siblings: Kenny, Julie, and Vinnie.
His gift for turning pieces of wood into objects of beauty was only surpassed by his gift for turning strangers into friends. He lived his life with the enthusiasm of a child on Christmas morning and had total faith that God would welcome him with open arms when it was his time. Larger than life, our Karl will be missed more than words can express.
We hope that you will join us to celebrate the 74 years that he was ours. Services will be held at Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel, 16140 Main Street in Lower Lake on Wednesday, March 25th with viewing from 11:00 AM to 12:45 p.m. and then his casket will be closed for the service at 1:00 p.m.. Arrangements entrusted to Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel (707) 994-6417.
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Published by Lake County Record-Bee on Mar. 25, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Karl Schneider

12 Entries

Betty Boop Johnson

March 19, 2010

March 19, 1010

Karl John Paul Sr. was a most magnificent person that not only loved his family and was loved by them in return, he also gave all his friends that special feeling he included them in his loving circle. I was devastated when I heard of his death and know that he may not be sitting at God's right hand, but he is sitting in close proximity, at his table. My thoughts and prayers are with all his family and friends, especially my Kit. Thank you for lettng me know this magnificent person.

Susan Pine

April 23, 2009

Karl, my friend you will be missed. Always a smile with a twinkle in his eye. Kind & caring. would do anything to help you.
What a friend. Kit, you were the lucky one to have him so long. My heart goes out to you & the family.

March 26, 2009

Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you, Kit and your family. We met Karl on our walks on Riggs Rd. when he was working magic with his vast talents. His smile and down to earth attitude will not be forgotten.
Larry and Diane Caravario

Brian Everhart

March 26, 2009

I will miss Carl. He always greeted me with a smile and a hand shake. He was a great man and friend.

Steve Brookes

March 25, 2009

Kit & extended family I am so sorry for your loss. Karl was a big man with the heart & soul to match. Nothing complex.... just a great person right out the box. Kit,Karl their exceptional staff (and the miscelaneous animals) made the last few years of my (she nearly made it to 102 years) Grandma Barbara Garner feel like she had retired to a resort. At my first visit to Deerwood I thought I took a wrong turn and landed in an upscale B & B. It was meal time and the vittles were superb. It takes special folks to give the care our elders deserve . Kit & Karl are exceptional. I would visit my Grandma then BS with Big Karl about typical guy stuff but he never forgot to mentioned how much he a & Kit loved Grandma Bobbie. She felt the same. RIP Karl

Jim and Shirley Campbell

March 25, 2009

Karl had a way of making you feel like you had known him forever. He was a warm and friendly person who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Kit and her family.

March 25, 2009

We feel privileged to have had Karl for a friend. His true love for people was very apparent and his bear hugs and hearty handshakes will always be remembered. He was a good man and we are saddened by this loss. Our sincere prayers are for the family that they will find comfort in the memories.
Charlie & Marilyn Brown, Kelseyville

Susie (Oliva) Cheff

March 25, 2009

I loved Karl...but then who could not love the man? He was kind and thoughtful and would do anything for you. He also had a wicked funny sense of humor. I will miss that sparkle in his eyes. I can picture him right now, riding his motorcycle through the pearly gates, and giving my mom one of his big bear hugs.

Kathy and Gene Robertson

March 25, 2009

Karl touched our lives, he had the ability to always put a smile on your face and make life feel very special. We will miss him.

Joe Maxwell

March 25, 2009

I am in shock, and full of sadness. Karl was such a great man. Talking to my wife, I kept telling her what a wonderful man he was. I will always remember him.

Kathleen Irwin Rihely

March 24, 2009

Karl was a friend of my dad's and did a total remodel of our kitchen in the early 70's. I was 13 and had the biggest crush on him; I am sure he knew, but always treated my like a grown up and never like an immature teenager (which I definitely was). The beautiful cabinets looks just as good today as nearly 40 years ago. Such a sweet man with a great sense of humor.

Michael Weber

March 24, 2009

He was a nice man that loved his family very much. I enjoyed meeting Karl, through his son Karl jr's introduction. We laughed together about the silliest stuff, nothing effects the strong.

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