John Schneider

05/19/1931

01/13/2021

Memorial Contributions:

Walter R.C. Park

8548 Morrison Lake Road, Saranac, MI 48891

John R. Schneider, of Lowell, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at the age of 89. John was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Korean War, decorated with the Korean Service Medal with 1 bronze star, Combat Infantryman Badge, National Defense Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal. He worked hard for 25 years as a Master Mechanic at the Lowell Area Schools Bus Garage. John’s passion in life was to build and fly RC planes. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, who enjoyed spending time with his family. John was preceded in death by his parents, Phillip & Vivian Schneider; brothers, Bruce Schneider and Phillip Schneider. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Shirlee Schneider; children, Tammy (David) Adrianse, Tim (Vicki) Stepek, Tony (Michelle) Stepek, Tonya (Dan) Schmidt, Marta Rozema, Kim (Lane) Hofman, and John (Mandy) Schneider; brother, Mart (Annette) Schnieder; 21 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. John’s final wishes were for no formal services to be held but instead to be remembered for his infectious laugh and his compassion for others. Memorial Contributions in John’s memory may be directed toward Walter R.C. Park, 8548 Morrison Lake Road, Saranac, MI 48881.

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7 Responses

  1. So very sorry for your loss Shirlee.and family. I always liked working with John and always thought he was such a gentleman.

  2. So sorry for your loss. Thank you for his service . My dad 91yrs old John Gratz also served in Korean War. Prayers to you family.

  3. So Sorry for your loss. May John RIP. Your whole Family is in my Prayers and Thoughts ❤

  4. So sorry Marta and Kim. I miss you Marta. Hope you are well . Hopefully we will be able to play together soon

  5. So sorry for the loss of your dad Marta I will keep you and your family in my prayers

  6. So sorry for your loss. John was a classmate of mine in the class of LHS 1950. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

  7. Yall put John’s name last your true colors are showing p.s. he loved John first before all of you. Let the negativity go its very ugly.

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