Hal Phillip Schneider

Hal Schneider, age 81 passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020, with his family by his side. He was born April 20. 1939 to Doris Pettinger and Otto Schneider. Hal worked as a carpenter for S.D. Warren until his retirement in 1994. He was a true outdoorsman…loved hunting, fishing, gardening, and riding his Harley! On July 7, 1957, Hal married Edith (Edie) Baker, and they shared 50 wonderful years, 4 children, 13 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. Edie preceded him in death on May 1, 2008.

Survivors include daughters, Bonnie Richards and Nancy Schneider, sons, Glenn (Gail) Schneider and Jeremy (Donita) Schneider, grandchildren, Jennifer Richards, Anthony (Emily) Schneider, Brian (Ashley) Schneider, Phillip Richards, Nichole (Jamal Bennett) Schneider, Cody, Jacob, Hailey, Ashley, Riley, Max, Elliot, and Zayden Schneider, and 10 great-grandchildren who loved their “Papa!” One sister also survives Hal.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, brothers, George and Donald Schneider, and sisters, Carol Rehkopf and Helen Bearup, and lifelong friend, Bill Knapp.

Per Hal’s wishes, there will be no funeral service. A Celebration of Life will be held September 19, 2020, from 2pm to 5pm at 1773 McGraft St, Muskegon.

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