SCHNEIDER, David Oscar "Dave" - d. April 1, 2016

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David Oscar "Dave" Schnieder of Eureka, Kansas died on Friday, April 1, 2016 at Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital in El Dorado, Kansas at the age of 74.  He was born in Howard, Kansas, the son of Joseph Antone and Mildred Frances (Shipman) Schneider.

Dave was raised in Eureka, Kansas and graduated from Tonovay High School.  After his schooling, he worked for Greenwood Cemetery.  He later worked mostly in construction including working on Sterling College and remodeling and roofing jobs.  He lived in Grand Island, Nebraska for a time where he was part of the crew that installed I-80 Highway.  In 1966, Dave was united in marriage to Ann in Grand Island.  They made their home in Nebraska and later in Kansas.  This marriage later ended in divorce.

Dave is survived by five siblings, Sherry Owen of Hobbs, New Mexico, Jeannette Griffith of North Newton, Kansas, Larry Schneider of Pomona, Kansas, Judy Stackley of El Dorado, Kansas, and Lois Clark of Newton, Kansas along with numerous nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents and three siblings, Joseph Homer Schneider, Nancy Darlene Brand, and Darrell Schneider.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at Greenwood Cemetery in Eureka, Kansas with Mr. Jayme A. Koup officiating.  Visitation hours are set from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 4, 2016 at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial contributions be made to the Kansas Humane Society or the American Cancer Society.  Contributions may be sent in care of Koup Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 595, Eureka, Kansas 67045 which is in charge of arrangements.

(taken from the Koup Family Funeral Home website)