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Howard Edward Schneider

Male 1933 - 2021  (88 years)


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  • Name Howard Edward Schneider 
    Born 22 Aug 1933  [1
    Gender Male 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-314198 
    Died 5 Sep 2021  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Buried Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I314198  Generations
    Last Modified 25 Apr 2024 

    Father Edward Christopher Schneider,   b. 18 Aug 1903, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Apr 1972, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 68 years) 
    Mother Emma Elizabeth Rueffer,   b. 23 Oct 1907, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 4 Aug 1993, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 85 years) 
    Family ID F40505  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Catherine "Cathy" Marchand 
    Children 
     1. Paul Schneider,   d. Bef 2022
    Last Modified 26 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F61819  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Howard Edward Schneider
      Tuesday, August 22nd, 1933 - Sunday, September 5th, 2021


      Howard Edward Schneider passed away peacefully into the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, September 5, 2021, at his home in Sandhills Christian Retirement Community where he resided with Cathy for the last 20 years. Because of the incredible support of the community based in-home hospice and palliative services Howard passed away peacefully at home with his wife by his side.

      He leaves behind the love of his life Catherine whom he was married to for just shy of 65 years. He also leaves behind 2 sons Brad and his wife Sheila, Stacy and 2 daughters Cyndi and her husband Randy Rideout & Jennifer and her husband Reg Sargent; 7 grandchildren Ben (Emily), Todd (Mandy), Trevor (Natalie), Marina (Jonathan Loparco), Jade, Brett and Jessa; 5 great grandchildren Logan, Rowan, Ryder, JT and Griffin. He is also survived by 2 brothers-in-law, Carl Benninger and Don Kraft both of whom have had significant influence in Howard's family life. He is predeceased by his son Paul, parents Edward and Emma Schneider, his mother and father-in-Law Florence and Edmund Marchand, Sister Mildred Kraft, sister and brother-in-law Betty and Don Allgeier, and goddaughter Christine Brekelsmans. Howard was extremely involved with Family and Children's Services, not only working with the Board of Directors but also fostering many children with Cathy in their home.

      He was born on Tuesday August 22, 1933, to Edward and Emma Schneider (Rueffer). He was an active member of Historic St. Paul's Lutheran Church, enjoying positions on finance, stewardship, evangelism, church properties and church chairman. He started his employment with C.N. Weber Ltd. In May of 1951, just before graduating from KCI in June 1951. He worked his way up in the company eventually assisting in forming the Systems Contracting Division. He managed that division until his retirement in October 2004 after 53 years with the company.

      In 1997 he and Cathy got involved in a building project between Historic St. Paul's and Benton Street Baptist Churches called Sandhills Christian Community. They dedicated themselves to being involved in the project since its inception through till the end of last week. He truly had a dedication to Sandhills and what needed to get done right to the end.

      One of his favorite relaxing activities was camping up at Carson's Camp in Sauble Beach for 32 years. He made a lot of special memories with family and friends there. He loved being around nature and looking after the gardens they were well known for with his daughter Jen.

      Howard will be remembered for his generous and friendly nature. He loved having a good conversation with customers, family, friends and even strangers. He had a great sense of humor and would regularly make people laugh. He will be deeply missed by all his friends and family.

      Howard's family will receive relatives and friends from 10 - 10:45 a.m. on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at Historic St. Paul's Church, 137 Queen St. S., Kitchener, followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. Private committal service at St. Peters Lutheran Cemetery.

      Those wishing to attend Howard's visitation and service must RSVP through the Henry Walser Funeral Home website or by calling 519-749-8467. For those unable to attend may view Howard's service via live stream at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiig868iWbhlv3f69crlGrA
      As expressions of sympathy, donations to Historic St. Paul's-Stained Glass Window Fund would be appreciated in lieu of flowers.

      Howard Schneider Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information. (2022). Retrieved 21 July 2022, from https://www.henrywalser.com/memorials/howard-schneider/4715303/

  • Sources 
    1. [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/239385683.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsDied - 5 Sep 2021 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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