Daniel Paul SCHNEIDER

1955 - 2015

Age 59, died at his home in Melrose Park, IL on March 7, 2015. Preceded in death by his parents, Urban and Alice, and sister, Mary Alice (David, Rubenzer). Survivors include brothers Bill (Dorothy), Pete (Marilyn), Tom, Mike (Brenda) and Chris (Lisa), and sister Kay Ann (Jack, Naylor). Dan was born on June 5, 1955 at Saint Paul, MN, the sixth of eight children, to Urban Paul and Alice Marie (Hare) Schneider; he was a special gift to them, having been born on their 10th anniversary. He attended grade school at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Saint Paul, and graduated from Rosemount Sr. High in 1973. After a tour of duty in the the Air Force, Dan moved from Minnesota to live in Melrose Park IL, and worked for the Chicago North Western Railroad as a mechanic, in the Proviso Yards. Dan enjoyed traveling and video-taping his many travel experiences; he also loved cooking and trying new foods. Like a big, lovable St. Bernard, Dan made friends with ease, his gentle personality and warm, smiling face made him hard to resist. Rest well brother; we love you and will remember you always. Dan's cremated remains will be laid to rest at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, June 5, 2015, at 11:45 am, followed by a sharing of memories and fellowship.