John Felix Schneider, 62
John Felix Schneider, age 62, of Jasper, passed away at 11:15 p.m., on Sunday (April 14, 2013) at home.
John was born on November 15, 1950 in Jasper, Indiana to Alois and Mary (Kuper) Schneider. He married Mary (Grant) Mullen on July 31, 1995 in the Lincoln State Park Chapel.
He worked for Bob Lueger’s Motors as a mechanic, and then for the Jasper Plastics Division of Kimball International in the Warehouse and Shipping Department for over 20 years from which he retired.
He was a member of St. Celestine Catholic Church.
He enjoyed repairing small engines, and was an avid gardener, coin collector, enjoyed painting and spending time with his grandkids and helping others.
Surviving,
Wife, Mary Schneider, Jasper, In
Five daughters,
Janet Kemp, Huntingburg, IN
Christina Lehmkuhler, and her husband Paul, Jasper, IN
Laurie VanConia, and her husband, Darren, Chrisney, IN
Ambria Smith, and her husband Brett, Jasper, IN
Bethany Norrick, and her husband Luke, Newtonville, IN
One son,
John “Butch” Schneider, Jr. , Jasper, IN
Twelve grandchildren
Five sisters,
Mary Ann Bachman, and her husband Dave, Ireland, IN
Theresa Littrell, Jasper, IN
Frances Purdy, and her husband Jeff, Ocala, FL
Dorothy Kimmell and her husband George, Crystal, IN
Helen Hagman, and her husband Roger, Tell City, IN
One Half-Sister,
Carla Howell and her husband, Joe, Boonville, IN
Two Half-Brothers,
Carl Goller Jr., and his wife, Sherry, Mitchell, IN
Lee Joe Schneider and his wife Donna, St. Anthony, IN
Preceding him in death are his parents.
Funeral services for John Felix Schneider will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday (April 18, 2013) at St. Celestine Catholic Church in Celestine, IN, with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
Friend may call from 2:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday (April 17, 2013) at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Celestine Catholic Church or to a favorite charity.
Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com.
