Ed Schneider

Edward Schneider was born November 22, 1923, to Herman and Josephine (Fisher) Schneider in Gretna, Nebraska. He was raised in Gretna and graduated from the Gretna High School. Ed proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II in northern France in the Rhineland area and in central Europe. He was honorably discharged on December 3, 1945. Ed then attended a business school and worked at a bank in Omaha. He was then a television repairman in Bellevue, Nebraska. Ed enjoyed dancing at Peony Park and he met Margaret (Brown) Fouts. The couple married on June 26, 1976, at the First Christian Church in Woodbine. They continued to enjoy dancing for many years ~ especially the polka dances. The couple farmed from 1977 to 1987.

Ed was a member of the First Christian Church in Woodbine and also served on the church board. The couple enjoyed going to Florida for the winter from 1987 to 2006. He was also active in the HHH Club.

Ed died on Thursday, December 15, 2011, at his home in Woodbine at the age of 88 years and 23 days.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Robert Schneider. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Schneider of Woodbine, Iowa; three stepsons, Larry (Ann) Fouts of Larkspur, Colorado, Mike (Cheryl) Fouts of Gahanna, Ohio, Randy (Denise) Fouts of Robins, Iowa; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren; sister, Luella (James) Paustian of Omaha, Nebraska; and many other relatives and friends.