Arnold Leo Schnieders age 86, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 16, 2020. He was born in Galena, KS to Joseph Bernard and Marjorie Schnieders on Sept. 6, 1934. Arnold graduated from Galena High School, Pittsburg State University and Wichita State University. He married May Evelyn Morrison Schnieders on Nov. 30, 1957. Arnold worked as an educator for Wichita Public Schools for 35 years. He was an avid sports and rodeo fan, especially all things KU. During his retirement years he loved Traveling with his wife, and enjoyed working at Resthaven Mortuary. He was a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council 4118. He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Arnold Leo Schnieders II. Arnold is survived by his wife, Evelyn; daughters Lisa (Fredrick) Durham, Denise (David) Leiker, and son Mark (Cheryl) Schnieders; also by his siblings Bernard, Lois and Lloyd; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and extended family.
A Rosary will be held at 10:30am on Monday, Dec. 21, 2020 with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11:00am at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 861 N. Socora, Wichita, KS 67212.
Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Wichita, KS. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to St. Francis of Assisi Church, Knights of Columbus #4118 or the Lords Diner Wichita KS. The family has requested these services to also be livestreamed from Resthaven Mortuary & Resthaven Gardens of Memory Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ResthavenMortuary/
You can also find St. Francis of Assisi YouTube page at, youtube.com\stfrancisofassisicatholicchurchwichitaks
