Obituary of Donald O. Schneider

Schneider, Donald O.

Saginaw, Michigan

Passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at The Woodlands of Dewitt, an assisted living facility in DeWitt, Michigan.  He was 81 years old.  Don was born on September 4, 1942 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late William Orley and Iva Mae (Williams) Schneider. Donald attended Arthur Hill High School and continued his education with an apprenticeship in Pattern Making.  He was employed as a Pattern Maker, retiring in 1999 from National Pattern, after more than 32 years of service in the industry.  Don was an avid golfer and enjoyed bicycling, the outdoors and classic cars.  His pride and joy was his 1974 Chevy Corvette Stingray.  He was also a long standing member of the Polish Falcons Club in Saginaw.  

Surviving are his children, Heather (Eric) Parrell, Brian (Mary) Schneider, and Lindsay Reynolds.  He was blessed with 8 grandchildren, Connor and Lauren Parrell, Elissa Coeur, Tyler and Breanna Schneider, and Cameron, Caden and Carson Reynolds;  Siblings,  Bill (Pam) Schneider,  Cheryl (Bill) Hammond, Diana Nauman, and many nieces and nephews.  Don is also survived by his former wife, Barb Davis.

Donald was preceded in death by his brother in-law, Edward Nauman and his dear friend of many years, Joanne Gross. 

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to the staff at The Woodlands of DeWitt and Hospice of Lansing for their care and compassion.

Funeral Service:  A Funeral Service will take place at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Road (off State).  Rev. Fr. Steven M. Gavit will officiate. Committal service to follow in Oakwood Cemetery.

Visitation:  Family and friends will gather at Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State) on Saturday, November 25, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.

Memorials:  Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association. Deisler Funeral Home is honored to serve the Schneider family.  Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home or through www.deislerfuneralhome.com