ROY SCHNEIDER

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ROY SCHNEIDER Roy Schneider, of Elgin, Illinois, surrounded by loved ones, entered the life triumphant peacefully at home on June 12, 2014. Beloved husband of Barbara, his wife of 39 years, cherished father of five, two sons, Dean (Kathryn) and Glenn (Nancy) and three daughters, Kim (Kevin), Linda (Ignacio) and Kris (Rich), as well as fourteen grandchildren and a brother Walter (Margaret). Sadly, he was preceded in death by two of his sons, Paul and Wayne. Born on July 6, 1920 in Winnipeg, Roy served in the Canadian Navy for five years during the Second World War. After his discharge, he attended United College in Winnipeg where he earned B.A. and B.D. degrees. He was ordained as a minister of the United Church of Canada in 1952. In his first position with the church, Roy served as a missionary for two years in Toyko, Japan, an experience he always treasured. Upon his return to Canada, Roy served in several Manitoba communities for 11 years before moving to the United States to serve as a pastor in churches in both Detroit and Chicago. After retiring from the ministry, Roy and Barbara moved to California where he started his own business which he operated until 2008. In July of that year, he and Barbara returned to the Chicago area to be close to their children and grand-children. Roy took great pride in having written and published several books, including his memoirs and two books of poetry. Roy's passion for all forms of literature was legendary amongst his family. Roy was an incredible caring man who spent much of his life looking after the needs of others. He was a loving husband and father who was always very proud of the achievements of both his family and friends. He will be missed by all who knew him more than words can every properly describe. Memorials may be made to Fox Valley Presbyterian Church or the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. To leave an online condolence for the family, visit the funeral homes obituary page at www.yursfuneralhomes.com. You can also get more information by calling Yurs Funeral Home of St. Charles, 630-584-0060 or like us on Facebook.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 17, 2014