Frank Schneider Jr.

Frank Schneider Jr. was born on May 21, 1933, in Chesterfield, Missouri, to Frank Sr. and Dorothy (Henry) Schneider. He grew up in Chesterfield and graduated from Lafayette High School. Frank enlisted into the United States Army March 14, 1955 and served his country faithfully until his honorable discharge February 28, 1957. During his time in the Army, Frank served during the Korean War, and earned the Good Conduct Medal. Frank was united in marriage to the love of his life, Verna Mae Martin, April 2, 1966, in Salem, Missouri and shared forty-three years of memories before her passing January 13, 2009. Frank and Verna were blessed with one son, Dalton. They had a bond that grew beyond father and son, they were best friends. Frank was a devoted family man who worked hard to provide for his family and support them in every way. He started his working career as a surveyor in St. Louis before working in the mines at Cominco. Frank retired as a sawmill foreman with Black River Pallets after twenty years of dedication. Frank had an interest in genealogy and traced his family tree back multiple generations. He enjoyed studying history, especially during the Civil War timeframe. Frank loved finding arrowheads, going metal detecting, and caving. He was fascinated by archeology and was a member of the Archaeological Association. Frank departed this life on August 24, 2022, in Pilot Knob, Missouri at the age of eighty-nine years. He leaves behind to cherish his memories and continue his legacy his loving son: Dalton Schneider of Black, MO; sisters: Kathy and DeDe; brothers-in-law: Danny Martin of Bixby, MO and Jerry Martin and wife Beverly of Boss, MO; sisters-in-law: Elsie Reeves and husband Dannie of Boss, MO and Donna Martin and husband Stanley of House Springs, MO; extended family, and dear friends. Preceding him in death, parents: Frank Sr. and Dorothy Schneider; brother: Donald and William; and brothers-in-law: Elvie, Harold, and Delmar. Frank lived a full life and was a man of great faith who loved and was immensely proud of his family. He will be forever missed. Funeral Services for Frank Schneider Jr. were held Saturday, August 27, 2022 in the Wilson Mortuary Viburnum Chapel with Pastor Chris Hendrix officiating. Song selections played were “Wildwood Flower” and “Amazing Grace” Serving as Pallbearers were Dennis Crocker, Dan Schneider, Darrell Ray, Joe Martin, Kevin Martin, and Jerry Martin. Honorary Pallbearers were Lonnie Barton, Billy Martin, Johnny Martin, and Tony Martin. Burial with Full Military Honors was in the Boss Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Wilson Mortuary of Viburnum, Missouri. Online condolences may be entered at www.wilsonmortuary.com

Frank Schneider Jr.

May 21, 1933 - August 24, 2022