Verner Joseph Schneider

Verner Joseph Schneider, age 91, of McAllen, TX. formally of Shawano, WI., passed away at home peacefully on May 13th, 2022, surrounded by loved ones from near and far. Born on April 19th, 1931 in Mt. Calvary, WI., on the family farm, the son of the late Alois and Gertrude (Nett) Schneider. Vern served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1950 to 1954 during the Korean Conflict. Vern married Joan R. Francart on September 19th, 1952 at Green Lake, WI. They raised 10 children in Neenah until 1969 when they moved to Bowler to manage the family farm owned by Grandpa Harold. In 1972 they moved to Shawano. Vern worked many part time jobs in his younger years to provide for his large family while continuing to work at the U.S. Post Office for 30 plus years in Neenah and Shawano, retiring in 1986, to McAllen, TX. They were winter Texans, traveling back to WI. to stay with their children in the summer months, visiting family and friends. 1999 was the last summer staying in Wisconsin. They were now official Texans. Vern enjoyed hunting and fishing, cutting firewood with his grandchildren, playing accordion, singing songs with his "Leibchen" and his family, listening to old time country music, watching Molly B. Polka, playing Sheepshead, cribbage, and a marble board game. Vern is survived by his children, Michael (Maya) of McAllen, TX., Teresa (Rod Clauss) of Birnamwood, WI., Terry of Bowler, WI., Steve of Rice Lake, WI., Jerry (Loretta) of New Boston, TX., Suzanne (Donaya Ashoka) of San Antonio, TX., Paula (Steve Landau) of Birnamwood, WI., Angie Bistoff (Frank Wallace) of Shawano, WI., Tony (Lori) of Albany, VT., and Elise of Houston, TX, along with 25 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Vern is further survived by one brother, George (Pat) of Neenah, WI., 3 sisters, Katie Nest of Ripon, WI., Mary Jane Salm of Menasha, WI., Barbara Mickelson of Neenah, WI., brother-in-law Tom Putzer of Ripon, WI., sister-in-law, Karen Schneider of Neenah, WI. and numerous nieces and nephews. Vern was preceded in death by his beautiful wife, Joan, his parents, 2 brothers, 2 sisters, 3 brothers-in-law, 1 sister-in-law, and 3 grandchildren. They will always remember Vern for his amazing faith, love, strength, smile, and all of the beautiful prayers he gave them throughout the years. Vern was friendly to everyone he knew, and he knew many. Forever in their hearts. The family would also like to give a special thanks to Kindred Hospice for the loving care given to their father and pray God’s blessings upon them. Vern’s Memorial Mass will be held on July 2, 2022 at St. Joseph Holy Family in Phlox, WI. Visitation will commence at 9:00 a.m., followed by a mass at 10:00 a.m. with Father Charlie Hoffman and Deacon Tom Hartman officiating. Burial with Military Honors will be at Holy Family Cemetery, in the Township of Hutchins located on Woodlawn Rd. Mattoon, WI. There will be a catered lunch to follow, please let Teresa know if you will be attending at: teresaclauss06@gmail.com or text 715-326-0870.

Verner Joseph Schneider

April 19, 1931 - May 13, 2022