Kevin Schneider went to his eternal home on April 23, 2012 after a courageous 6 A½ year battle with cancer. He was born on May 12th, 1962 to the late Robert Schneider and Carol (Parins) Schneider Clark. Kevin was a graduate of Algoma High School. Kevin worked at Denny's in Algoma, Krist Foods in Sturgeon Bay, and most recently at the Piggly Wiggly in Kewaunee as meat manager. He was employed at Piggly Wiggly for 25 years, until the time of his illness this past June, and he truly treasured the customers, his employers, and his co-workers.
Kevin was an avid golfer, dart ball player, and card player. He would not miss a Packer game or the Masters. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Algoma where he enjoyed many years of coaching basketball for the St. Paul's girls basketball program, as well as serving on the School Board and holding the position of secretary.
Kevin leaves behind the love of his life Cheryl (Ladwig) Schneider, whom he married on September 15, 1984; the most precious gift in his life, his two daughters Kari Schneider, Green Bay, and Amy (Christopher) Schneider Martin, Wauwtosa, WI; mother and step-father Carol (Clarence) Clark; sister Kim (Dan) Wery; brothers Klye (Edie) Schneider, Kristopher (Tina) Schneider; mother-in-law Sally Ladwig; in-laws Dawn Estrada, and Kenneth (Shannon) Ladwig. He is further survived by his God-children Christina Palomo, Matthew Wery, and Michael Schneider as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Kevin will join in eternal heaven his father Robert Schneider, nephew Scott Wery, Father-in-law Kenneth Ladwig, Grandma and Grandpa Schneider and Grandma and Grandpa Parins.
Visitation will be held on Friday April 27, 2012 at Wiesner & Massart Funeral Home, 1617 Flora Ave. Algoma, from 4 to 8 p.m. Prayer Service will be held on Friday evening at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue on Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m. at St Paul's Lutheran Church. Funeral Service will be at 10 a.m. with Pastor Tom Moldenhayer officiating. Burial will be at the Shrine of the Good Shepherd Mausoleum. Online condolences may be shared here .
Kevin will be forever missed and never forgotten for his love of life, his smile, and his care-free character. He enjoyed life and was a fighter to the end. Loved always. The family would like to thank Dr Clemens, Green Bay Oncology, St Vincent Hospital, and the staff of Hospice for all the wonderful care given to Kevin.
