Leo J. Schneider, 76, St. Anthony

Leo J. Schneider, 76, of St. Anthony, passed away Monday, July 9, 2018, in Scenic Hills Care Center in Ferdinand.

He was born April 12, 1942, to Alois and Jeanette (Schulthies) Schneider. He married Donna J. Heidorn on April 12, 1969, in St. Mary’s Church in Huntingburg.

Leo retired in 2010 from Hasenour Motor Company in St. Anthony as a mechanic after 38 years.

He was a member of Divine Mercy Parish-St. Anthony Catholic Church, St. Anthony Legion Post #493, Huntingburg V.F.W., Jasper 40/8 and the St. Anthony Community Center.

He was active in local and district scouting and was a local scout leader for many years. He was the district leader for popcorn sales to promote scouting. His hobbies were gardening, fishing, small engine repair, he loved animals, outdoors and was an avid coin collector.

He is survived by his wife, Donna J. Schneider; two daughters, Melanie Todd (Bill) of Greenwood and Sandy Gregson of Ferdinand; one son, Kyle Schneider (Paola) of Milpitas, California; four grandchildren, Megan Todd, Michael Gregson, Lauren Todd, and Bexley Schneider; and five sisters, Mary Ann (Dave) Bachman of Ireland, Fran (Jeff) Purdy of Newburgh, Dorothy (George) Kimmel of Cuzco, Theresa Lutrell of Petersburg and Helen (Roger) Hagman of Leopold.

Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 14, in Divine Mercy Parish-St. Anthony Catholic Church. Burial with military graveside rites by St. Anthony Legion Post 493.

Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Becher Funeral Home in Ferdinand and after 9 a.m. Saturday at the church. Family vigil service at 1:30 Friday.

Memorial contributions may be made to the wishes of the family.

Online condolences may be shared at www.becherfuneralhome.com.