Herman Schneider

Age 82 passed away on May 26, 2009 at his residence. He was born on November 23, 1926 in Fowler the son of Joseph and Antoinette (Rademacher) Schneider. Herman was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus #2890, Portland American Legion, and the U.A.W. Local #1618. He was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Elizabeth; siblings, Mary, John, Sr. Bernardis, Anthony, Esther, Rita, Rose, and Edward. Surviving are his children Joseph (Kathy) of Lyons, Luke (Deb) of Portland, Frank (Jackie) of Westphalia, Gary (Eileen) of Westphalia, Timothy (Brenda) of Pewamo, Julaine (Dana) Dygert of Matherton, Ronald of Pewamo, Michelle (Jim) Britten of Westphalia and Scott of Owosso; 29 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren; siblings Lorraine Fitzpatrick, William (Belva) Schneider and Theresa Stoddard-Johnson; sister-in-law, Lorette Schneider; many nieces and nephews; several brothers and sisters-in-law. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Cecilio Reyna at 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 29, 2009 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Westphalia. Rite of Committal will follow at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. The family will receive friend 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., both Wednesday and Thursday at St. Mary's Funeral Chapel. Rosaries will be prayed at 3 and 8 p.m., Wednesday and 3 p.m., Thursday. A Scriptural Wake Service will be held at 8 p.m., Thurdsday. Arrangements are being handled by Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Homes, Portland. Online condolences may be made at www.schraubenlehman.com.