Schneider, Donald Edward

SCHNEIDER – Donald Edward Schneider, aged 79, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Thelma Schneider; and brother, Art Schneider. He is survived by his wife, Betty Prince-Schneider; children, Donald (Sandra) Schneider Jr. of Littleton, CO, Daniel (Kim) Schneider of Charlotte, MI, Mark (Vicki) Schneider of Lakeland, FL, Kathleen (Charles) Bracken of Cincinnati, OH; step-children, Louis Prince, Stephen (Teresa) Prince, Laura (Mark) Kelso; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins; and his gang of friends from childhood. Donald was a proud alumni of Michigan State University. He retired after many years of employment from foundry consulting and sales. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday at 1:00 pm at St. John Vianney Church, 4101 Clyde Park SW, Wyoming with Fr. Donald Lomasiewicz presiding. Relatives and friends may meet the family at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4031 Clyde Park SW, Wyoming on Wednesday from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. Also at the church on Thursday from 12 – 1pm prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Isidore Building Improvement Fund. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com.  

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Donald Schneider August 18, 2011
To all of Don's family and friends and especially his wife Betty we want to express our heartfelt sympathy in this time of change. We know Don will be alright but we also know you will have a big loss to deal with. I know he will leave an empty chair in
our home and in our hearts as we remember him with joy and fondest memories...until we meet again...
Ron and Karen Simmons
Our sympathy to Betty and all the family and friends. We ask God that as your recall all the wonderful times that were spent with Don, there will be restoration of the brokeness of your heart.

Don & Ellie DeShane
My love and prayers for Don's family and friends in such a time of great sorrow. His infectious smile will forever live in my memory of such a kind and fun man. God's Blessings to you all. Love, Cindy
Anonymous
Although we are not able to be there to pay you one last respect, our memories with you will last forever. We love you Grandpa Schneider! ♥ God be with you until we meet again.
Emily, Austin, Brayden, and Dreyson

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