Obituary of Raymond Donald Schneider

GREEN—Raymond 'Don' Schneider, 87, passed away peacefully at home February 23, 2016. Born on January 5, 1929 in Milwaukee, WI, 1 of 14 children to Emil and Christina Schneider, Don grew up on the family farm in Door County, working in the family businesses of grocery, meats & music. He moved his family to Akron in 1959. A loving family man who valued spending time with his family & friends, Don enjoyed camping, traveling and golfing. Don was a diehard Green Bay Packers fan. He was an avid musician, especially playing the drums. He retired from managing local meat markets; after retirement, he & Doris traveled out west and spent winters in Pharr, TX, enjoying the sunshine and camaraderie as Winter Texans. A life well lived. Survived by wife of 62 years, Doris Schneider; daughters Debbie Young (Bill), Doreen Tatum (Gary), Denise Howell (Barry), & Daphne Diss (Derek); grandchildren Shannon, Andrew (Anna), Aaron (Jen), Elizabeth, Alexis, Ashley, Dustin, Alicia, Anthony and Amanda; great-grandchildren Zakeri, Ryan, Maxwell, Joseph, John & Mary; sister Corine Vieth and brother Rodney Schneider; and many loving nieces & nephews May the souls of the faithfully departed, by the mercy of God, Rest in Peace. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, February 29, 11:00 AM at the Nativity of the Lord Jesus Catholic Church, 2425 Myersville Road, in Akron, where the family will receive friends for one hour prior. Donations in Don's memory may be made to Matthew 8:20, PO BOX 1105, Hudson, OH 44236. Information on Matthew 8:20 can be found at http://www.petermaurincenter.org/ministries.html (Anthony, Akron, 330-724-1281, anthonyfh.com)