SCHNEIDER, Leonard P. - b. August 19, 1940 - d. July 21, 2018

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Leonard P. Schneider, 77, of New Albany, Kansas, passed away on July 21, 2018 at the Pleasant Valley Assisted Living facility in Sedan, Kansas.  He was born on August 19, 1940 to Wendell P. and Edith (Morgan) Schneider.

Leonard grew up in and attended schools in Fall River, Kansas, graduating from Fall River High School in 1958.  On January 21, 1961, he married Linda Frost at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Fredonia, Kansas.  They raised two children, Mike E. Schneider and Paula Hendrix.  He was a loving grandfather to Corey Hendrix (Tosha), Lindsey Cox, and Devlin Hendrix along with six great-grandchildren.

Leonard helped start the Old Iron Club in Fredonia and started the first car club in the area in New Albany, Kansas.  He was a lifetime member of the National Drag Racing Association and was a 4-H leader for over 45 years with the Busy Beavers 4-H Club.

Leonard worked for Carl Meadows Salvage right out of high school, becoming a salvage owner himself later in life.  He was employed by Kenny Lambert Construction Company and retired from Alert Construction in Fredonia, Kansas.  Leonard never met a stranger and always helped those in need.

Leonard is survived by his wife, Linda; children, Mike Schneider of Longton, Kansas and Paula Hendrix of Chanute, Kansas; three grandchildren, Corey Hendrix, Lindsey Cox, and Devlin Hendrix; and six great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Bernard Dale Schneider.

Mass of Christian Burial was held on July 28, 2018 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Fredonia, Kansas.  Interment was held at Weakley Cemetery in New Albany, Kansas.  A memorial has been designated for The Old Iron Club, and contributions may be left with or mailed to Wickham Funeral Home, 510 N. 7th, Fredonia, Kansas 66736 which was in charge of arrangements.

(taken from the Wickham Funeral Home website)