Daniel Schneider, age 71, of Wayland, went to meet his Heavenly Father on Thursday, August 11, 2016 after a three year battle with Alzheimer’s disease.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Barbara Schneider.  He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Debb; his children, Joe and Kim Carter, Danielle and Gerry Ball, Michelle and Dave VerMerris; stepchildren, Courtney and Daniel Hernandez, Nathaniel Chapton, Whitney Chapton, Elizabeth Tusing; 12 grandchildren; sisters and brother, Sharon and Tom Boynton, Chip and Elaine Schneider, Pamela and Dan Keeney.  Dan received the National Defense Service Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal while proudly serving in the U.S. Navy.  Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 3 pm at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW, with Pastor Dennis Gilbert officiating.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Wednesday from 2-3 pm at the funeral home prior to the service.  The family invites you to join them for a time of food and fellowship immediately following the service in the Memories Room next door to the funeral home.

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August 16, 2016 12:55pm
I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your father.I have very many wonderful childhood memories of him.He will not be forgotten and our prayers and thoughts go out to all of you.

- Margaret Verburg Harman

August 16, 2016 10:14am
So sad to hear of Dans death. I hadn't seen him in few years. I didn't know he was ill. We were good friends for a number of years, he was one of my best friends. He would do anything for his friends. My condolences go out to his family.

- Gib Reffitt

August 15, 2016 3:27pm
I'm so sorry for your loss Danielle. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family ?

- Karen

August 15, 2016 12:13pm
Im so sorry for your loss Debbie :( My prayers are with you right now and with the entire family. I only got to meet Dan once but I sure did like him! I love you all!

- Jasmine, Bobby, Amberlee, and Briar Long

August 15, 2016 10:48am
My Lil Papa were do I begin..... I love you so much, you are the best Step Papa I could have, your the best grandpa too, you've always been there for me and the kids and I'll never forget dropping off your lasagna dinner made just for you for your birthday❤️ I miss you Papa and all the days we spent together which was always xoxo and you and I had the best July 4 this year, I love you ?

- Courtney




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White Wonder

Thinking of You Basket

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Stargazer Garden

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Sincere Sympathy Garden

Seasonal Potted Plant (mum, poinsettia, cyclamen, etc.)

Remembrance Easel Spray

Natures Glory

Loving Embrace

Gerbera Greetings

Colorful Memories Wreath

Classic Sympathy

Blooming Duo

Bells of Beauty

Beautiful Memories

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Floral arrangements provided by Love Knots Floral.

 

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