Norman it's been a year when the Lord called u home there's not a day that goes by that u run across my mind u will forever be in my heart ❤️ I love and miss you so much ❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❣️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

I met Norm in 1980 while working at Burger King. He was always good to me. Many great memories. We fished a lot on his Cobia boat. I was looking to reconnect with him when I came across this obituary. My condolences to his family. 

Norm cared about helping Special Olympics athletes and rallied the trucking community together to start the convoy.  Missouri still holds ours today.  I remember Norm gave me the duty of directing the trucks out of the lot onto the route and I said-  what makes you think they will follow my cue?  And he said with that sheepish smile-  “because they see me talking to you right now.”

RIP my friend,
Susan Stegeman

I'm really so sorry that the passing of Norman he was a great man had a great heart helped others I'm really sad that he's gone I will always love him forever he will be in my heart

I thoroughly enjoyed working with Norm at the Sheriffs Office. Norm was always willing and ready to help in anyway he could. As a former truck driver I had a great time going to the truck convoy and I was very impressed with how organized it was because of Norm, and his passion for the cause. My deepest condolences to his family at the loss of such a caring and wonderful man.

I met Norm through the late Paul Sasso, aka "Brooklyn". He told me of the convoy he had attended & asked me to get involved, and boy did I! I started helping with the 2nd convoy & became the Texas Ambassador the year after & by year 4 the convoys exploded to multiple states, Texas included. All of us Ambassadors spent a lot of time with Norm on the phone or in person when we could & at the truck shows promoting the convoys. He was larger than life & has left a great impression on the Trucking industry, Special Olympics & a lot of great people. May you rest in peace my dear friend.

I worked with Norm at the Orange County Sheriff's Office in Warrants.  Norm was responsible for many of our holiday luncheons and breakfast celebrations. Norm was the nicest, most genuine and humbled man I've ever had the pleasure of knowing, Rest in Paradise Norm!  Prayers to the family, may the love and memories live on in  your hearts forever.



Norman was our neighbor for 30 years and what a great friend he was! We were like family. Our daughters were best friends, my husband was his buddy and my best memory was when he showed up at my door on Christmas Eve dressed as Santa! He wanted to surprise my grandaughter but she was not home. I was so disappointed that she missed him , but was so grateful that he wanted to come by to surprise her!  So I decided to take the pic with him and tell my grandaughter Santa came by to see her.  She was so thrilled!! We are going to miss our dear friend Norm…Amy, Ellen and Kara we will always be here for you! Love and Blessings to all! Diana and Raul Collazo💙

OOIDA
»Schneiderhan, founder of truck convoy for Special Olympics
Norman Wayne Schneiderhan, who started the World’s Largest Truck Convoy for the Special Olympics, died on July 26. He was 70.
Schneiderhan was born in Queens, N.Y. He attended the police academy in Florida, and was a police officer for 38 years.  It was during his time in Orange County that he created the World’s Largest Truck Convoy to benefit Special Olympics, raising more than $5 million. Jon Osburn, who drove OOIDA’s tour trailer for nine years, first met Schneiderhan when he became involved with the Special Olympics convoy during its second year.“When I first met him his kindness was something that really stuck out. He was also perpetual motion,” Osburn said. “Norm really did it out of his heart and not his pocketbook. He was a legend in a lot of our minds.”Schneiderhan retired as a corporal with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office in 2016. Schneiderhan enjoyed classic cars, woodworking, hunting, fishing, watching movies, gardening, cooking, listening to 1950s and 1960s music, playing board and card games and spending time with family and friends.“Norman was a kind man who cared. “If anyone needed anything he would do everything he could to help them.”OOIDA historian Sandi Soendker described the legacy Schneiderhan left.“When stories are told and movies are made about the great convoys of the past you won’t always read about protests but instead, fundraising events for worthy causes, like Special Olympics,” Soendker said. “Those stories will likely include a main character in a uniform and a badge, organizing and making sure trucks are rolling in a legal, safe and orderly fashion. During those grand convoy years, that character was Cpl. Norman Schneiderhan – a Florida officer who had an admiration for truck drivers and tireless commitment to supporting kids’ charities. For years, the heart-of-gold cop barked out orders, and coordinated events that set convoy and fundraising records. 


My condolences on the passing of Norm to his family and friends.
May God grant you strength and peace.



I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of Norm Schneiderhan.  My heart and sincerest condolences go out to his family and friends.

Like Norm, I am also an Orange County Sheriff’s Office retiree and was a graphic designer while there.  I first met Norm in 2001 when he asked for my help designing a logo for a new fundraiser he was starting - a truck convoy benefiting Special Olympics!  As my own husband is a truck driver, I was more than happy to help Norm design the logo and graphics for tshirts, certificates, etc. 

I watched Norm pour his heart and soul into this fundraiser and was pleased to be able to help him the following year.  In fact, I still have the tshirts from both events!

I remember Norm occasionally stopping by to say hello when he was in the building and I once teased him that he reminded me of the actor who played Cliff Clavin in my favorite tv show “Cheers.”

Once again, my thoughts and prayers are with Norm’s loved ones during this sad time.  I hope they will take comfort in their fond memories of him and his efforts to help make the world a better place.  

May you see your father’s wisdom in all that you do, and recognize his kindness in your heart. May you always feel him with you.  Heather and Daron Jr

Met Norman when we moved to Florida in 1987. Norman and Angelo worked together in Probation and were Deputies together on Orange County. You couldn’t find a better friend. He was always ready to lend a helping hand. He will surely be missed. Rest In Peace dear friend. 
The Petruccelli Family

This makes me so sad.  Norm was a bright light everyday  in the courthouse and a gentleman always. The epitome of a  professional, he was thoughtful,  smiling, and kind to all.  I’m thankful for his service, his kindness, and for the time our careers allowed us to be together. He will be missed. May he Rest In Peace and may his family, friends, and loved ones find some during this sad time. 

I worked with Norm in the Orange County Sheriff's Office Court Security Section.  I enjoyed our many conversations while I was assigned there.

Prayers for the family.

Rest in Peace, Norm.


Norm always wore a smile and was such a delight to work with.  I remember the breakfasts he arranged through a cooking school and we shared some good food with good people.  Heaven definitely has a new angel.

Loved working with you in the Kentucky Truck Convoys and the Mid American Truck Shows.   Maverick and John the Monkey 

Sorry for your loss Norm was a great man with a heart of gold I am a truck driver and me and my husband met him when we did a convoy for the special Olympics… he will be missed 

Rest in peace Norm, you will be missed.  Captain that boat and watch out for the dock.
Big Al and Pat

I had the good fortune to know Norm and work with him. Being a Deputy didn’t end when his shift was over. Norm was always the first to offer a helping hand to others. He will be missed but not forgotten. God speed to your heavenly assignment Norm. 

The best Santa in Florida!!! Really will be missed by so many!  Thanks for being such a great gradfather to Mallory!!!!
Grandmom Salinski and family

I was introduced to Norm in 2007 by his best friend Don Petersen. The love and brotherhood shared by those two men were like none other.
May they now be reunited in death as they were in life.
Norman,  you will be truly missed by all who knew you and loved you. Much love and prayers for the family.

2 Thessalonians 3:16 - Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. Rest in peace my friend!

Norman was a very good friend of ours and you could not ask for anyone nicer.  We were blessed to have known him and he had such a big heart and sweet soul.   He loved his three girls so much and was so proud of them.  He also talked about how loved and dear his sister, aunt, stepmom, and his friends Sheila and Don were to him.  I am praying for his family through this difficult time.   
He will be missed by many. 
 Love and prayers.
Marcia & Don  Burkhardt


Going to miss you brother, we had great times together. Say hi to pop for me . Love you Sandy 

OBITUARY

Norman Wayne Schneiderhan

October 1, 1951 – July 26, 2022

Deltona Memorial Funeral Home & Gardens

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