Sylvia A. Schneider
d. April 20, 2016
Sylvia A. Schneider, 86, passed away at 6:05 p.m. Wednesday April 20, 2016 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. She was born on June 4, 1929, in Botkins to Peter & Alvina Greve Steinke, who have preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her step-father, Franklin Schaub, who helped raise her. On June 8, 1955, she married Urban E. Schneider, who survives. Together they have celebrated 60 years of marriage.
Survivors also include eight children, Patrick M. & Jean Schneider, of Wapakoneta, Edward J. & Shari Schneider, of Wapakoneta, Sharon U. & David White, of Southington, Ohio, Charles D. Schneider, of Oregon, Ohio, Sheila R. & Rex Arnold, of St. Marys, Barbara R. & Steven Webb, of Wapakoneta, Lisa A. & Gary Shroyer, of Wapakoneta, and Mary F. & Brad Ruppert, of Wapakoneta; 17 grandchildren, Tiffany, Joel, Sophie, Ryan, Andy, Sarah, Kyle, Bridget, Travis, Dylon, Isaac, Garret, Cassie, Connor, Alyssa, Ashlye, and Aleah; three great-grandchildren, Zoe, Clara, and Gavin; five siblings, Ursula Wachauf, of St. Marys, Bernard Steinke, of Florida, Sally Naseman, of Botkins, Jim Schaub, of Lakeview, and Paul Schaub of Wapak; and her Schneider extended family.
She was preceded in death by her twin granddaughters, Jessica and Jenna Shroyer; and five siblings, Sylvester Steinke, Ruberta Hemmert, Frank Schaub, Dan Schaub, and Dave Schaub.
Sylvia was a 1947 graduate of Botkins High School. After marrying Urban, she settled into the life of a country housewife. She raised their children, while sewing clothes, canning from their yearly vegetable garden, and helping on the family's dairy farm. Sylvia was always putting home cooked and home grown meals on the family table, and she loved to bake. She also volunteered as a 4-H advisor while her children were in 4-H. Once most of the children were attending school, she received her real estate license, working for several firms in the area for 15 years. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Glynwood, where she belonged to the Ladies Sodality. Family was her most treasured gift. She looked forward every year to the Auglaize County Fair, where she could be found watching and supporting first her children, then her grandchildren, in their fair activities.
A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 25, 2016 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Glynwood. Rev. Barry Stechschulte will officiate and internment will follow in St. Thomas Cemetery at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Glynwood. Friends may call Sunday, April 24, 2016 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta.
Memorial contributions may be made in Sylvia's memory to a charity of the donor's choice.
Survivors also include eight children, Patrick M. & Jean Schneider, of Wapakoneta, Edward J. & Shari Schneider, of Wapakoneta, Sharon U. & David White, of Southington, Ohio, Charles D. Schneider, of Oregon, Ohio, Sheila R. & Rex Arnold, of St. Marys, Barbara R. & Steven Webb, of Wapakoneta, Lisa A. & Gary Shroyer, of Wapakoneta, and Mary F. & Brad Ruppert, of Wapakoneta; 17 grandchildren, Tiffany, Joel, Sophie, Ryan, Andy, Sarah, Kyle, Bridget, Travis, Dylon, Isaac, Garret, Cassie, Connor, Alyssa, Ashlye, and Aleah; three great-grandchildren, Zoe, Clara, and Gavin; five siblings, Ursula Wachauf, of St. Marys, Bernard Steinke, of Florida, Sally Naseman, of Botkins, Jim Schaub, of Lakeview, and Paul Schaub of Wapak; and her Schneider extended family.
She was preceded in death by her twin granddaughters, Jessica and Jenna Shroyer; and five siblings, Sylvester Steinke, Ruberta Hemmert, Frank Schaub, Dan Schaub, and Dave Schaub.
Sylvia was a 1947 graduate of Botkins High School. After marrying Urban, she settled into the life of a country housewife. She raised their children, while sewing clothes, canning from their yearly vegetable garden, and helping on the family's dairy farm. Sylvia was always putting home cooked and home grown meals on the family table, and she loved to bake. She also volunteered as a 4-H advisor while her children were in 4-H. Once most of the children were attending school, she received her real estate license, working for several firms in the area for 15 years. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Glynwood, where she belonged to the Ladies Sodality. Family was her most treasured gift. She looked forward every year to the Auglaize County Fair, where she could be found watching and supporting first her children, then her grandchildren, in their fair activities.
A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 25, 2016 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Glynwood. Rev. Barry Stechschulte will officiate and internment will follow in St. Thomas Cemetery at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Glynwood. Friends may call Sunday, April 24, 2016 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta.
Memorial contributions may be made in Sylvia's memory to a charity of the donor's choice.
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