Schneider, Frederic

Frederic Earl Schneider, age 90, of Williamsville, born October 8, 1921, in Springfield, IL, passed away on March 24, 2012 at Memorial Hospital.

Dad married mom, Frances Lesjak, from Auburn, on April 28, 1952 in Tennessee. They had seven children, Al (Ann) of Petersburg, Tony (Sharon), of Williamsville, Catherine (Chet) Hoffman of Hanna City, Will (Kim) of Wind Lake, Wisconsin, Pete (Julie) of Springfield, Margaret of Sherman, and Fred of Sherman. Dad had eight granddaughters, Toni of Los Angeles, Allison (Jason) Ray of Riverton, Ashley (Jason) Carpenter of Springfield, Aindrea of Petersburg, Demi and Micci of Wind Lake, Wisconsin, and Angie Westwood of Springfield, and 3 great grandchild, Victoria, Mason, and Quincy.

Dad was preceded in death by mom, two brothers, Charles and Gene, and two sisters, Mary and Dorothy.

Dad was a World War II veteran and a lifetime farmer. He loved to fish but liked eating it better. He loved his dog Connor. Dad was a great father and provider, and he will be forever missed.

Visitation will be held at Mott & Henning Funeral Home, where friends may call from 4 to 7 PM on Wednesday, March 28, 2012. Funeral services will be held there at 10 AM on Thursday, March 29. Keith Hamrick officiating.

Burial will be held at Camp Butler National Cemetery

Memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or the Ronald McDonald House.