Francis (Frank) Joseph Schneider, age 81 of Grand Rapids, Michigan was reunited in heaven with his loving wife Noreen, Saturday, May 19, 2012. He was born December 10, 1930 in Holland, Michigan. He enlisted in the US Army and was stationed in Japan with the 11th Airborne Division, 511th Parachute Infantry Regiment as part of US Army Occupation Forces. He was employed by Michigan Wheel and retired in 1994 after 36 years. He was a member of The Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 763 for 35 years and enjoyed playing shuffleboard and euchre with the family and friends at weekly lodge activities. His favorite activities revolved around family. A favorite summer pastime was his weekly fishing outing with his brother- in-law, Leo De Vries. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Margaret Schneider, his loving wife of 59 years Noreen A. Schneider, son Ronald M. Schneider and brothers Bill, Robert and Henry Schneider. He is survived by his sons, Robert (Carol) of Lakeview MI, Phillip (Barbara) of Grand Rapids MI, Frank (Lila) of Wilburn Arkansas, Daniel (Vickie) of Allegan MI, and daughter Nancy (Charles) Limbeck of Grand Rapids MI, 22 grandchildren, 56 great grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren, 3 brothers, Albert, Dale and Danny Schneider and 6 sisters Elaine, Betty, Ruth, Jackie, Cathy and Barb. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, May 24th 2012 at 12:00 PM at Reyers North Valley Chapel, 2815 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505. Visitation will be held on May 23, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM, also at the funeral home. For those who wish, please consider a memorial contribution to the American Cancer Society in memory of Frank.
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