Francis P. Schneider
November 20, 1924 ~ July 27, 2011
Francis P. 'Frank' Schneider, 86, of Pequot Lakes, Minnesota, formerly of Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday, July 27, 2011, at St. Marys Hospital, Rochester, Minnesota. Funeral Mass: 11 a.m. Monday, August 1, 2011, at St. Matthew Catholic Church. Visitation will be one hour prior to the mass at the church. Private Family Burial: Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, with military honors. Arrangements by Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids. Frank was born November 20, 1924, in Richmond, Iowa, the son of Jack and Earla (Mehaffey) Schneider. He received his BA from Coe College in Cedar Rapids and his MA from the University of Iowa in Iowa City. Frank was a veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict, retiring with the rank of Lt. Colonel. He was a teacher and elementary principal with the Cedar Rapids Community School District for 35 years. Frank loved being outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He was a member of the St. Alice Catholic Church, Elks Lodge #615 in Brainerd, Minnesota, and the American Legion Post #49 in Pequot Lakes, Minnesota. Survivors include his wife, Mary Jo; son, Franklin (Barb) Schneider of Cedar Rapids; daughters, Paula (Ted) Fries of Ely, Linda (Steve) Erger of Reno, Nevada, and Gretchen (Jeff) Kopecky of Urbana; 11 grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Lois; brothers, Jack (Ethel) Schneider and Charles (Evelyn) Schneider; sisters, Catherine Schneider, Helen (Carl) Ward, Margaret (Max) Evans-Foreman; and infant children, Marlene and John Joseph. Memorials are preferred for the Coe College Education Department, 1220 1st Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402, or St. Alice Catholic Church, P.O. Box 759, Pequot Lakes, Minnesota 56472.
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Our sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Uncle Frank. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
With love,
Kevin & Sue Turk & Family
i will miss him so much.<3
We had many great activities together. Fond memories from the Beenblossom family
We have many treasured memories of Frank. How he liked a good scotch now and then. How he loved to fish walleyes and crappies. How
he loved M.J. and his family. Frank will be greatly missed.
M.J.-We were sorry to hear of Frank’s passing. We always enjoyed his company, whether in Minnesota or in Cedar Rapids. Our sympathy to you and your family.
Marcia Smith and Ken Winslow
Dear Gretchen, Frank, Mary Jo and the rest of the family. He will be greatly missed. I remember many new years eve parties, playing cards etc. I guess the main thing to remember is keep thinking about the good memories. I know it is hard but it does help alittle.
Love Robyn
Sympathies to the Schneider family on your loss.
I grew up with son Frank at Kenwood and later building the house in high school together.
Remember that he may be gone but the memories are what will live on through you and all he touched.
Blessings to you all…
Dear Gretchen, I’m sorry to read about your dad’s passing. I remember how welcoming he made me feel when I first met him. He made a difference in many people’s lives, he was a wonderful man! Thinking of you and your family during this hard time.
Love, Sherrie
Our sincere sympathy to the family of Uncle Frank. Our
thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,
Tom and Sandra Ward
Our sincere sympathy to the family of Uncle Frank. Our
thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,
Tom and Sandra Ward
Our sincere sympathy to the family of Uncle Frank. Our
thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,
Tom and Sandra Ward
MJ Wayne just informed us of Frank’s passing and we are so sorry for your loss. We understand how you feel as we just recently buried Bart Wright Liz’s father.We willalways cherish the great times we had in Destin with you and Frank.
Crappie Fishing and Frank’s Eggs
One of my favorite stories is about Frank, Bob and I going crappie fishing at Frank’s secret crappie lake. Usually MJ would make hard boiled eggs for us to take, but for some reason Frank was put in charge for this outing. I am sure that MJ explained to Frank how to cook the eggs, but as men will do, he did them his way. The crappies were biting. At around noon, Frank suggested we get have something to eat. I gave each of us an egg. We peeled them, salt and peppered them and bit into them. Frank and I immediately spit ours out. They were runny on the inside. Bob didn’t want to hurt Frank’s feeling so he ate his and complimented Frank on the eggs. I think Bob might have even ate a second one. Frank and I lunched on Snicker bars and beer. This is one memory I will cherish about fun times spent with Frank. I miss him very much. I am sure that Frank and Bob are crappie fishing in Heaven. I just hope they are behaving themselves so they don’t get kicked out before MJ and I get there.
Submitted by Lori Brendes
Our dear friend, Frank. How much we will miss him – a gentleman always, a gracious and kind host. Mary Jo, our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. They had a great dad & grampa. What a shock it had to had to be and still is for all of you. You two were a great couple. Tears aplenty!!! Still can’t believe it.
So very sorry! We were looking forward for the two of you visiting this summer. Memories of Frank: Ice fishing for Crappies, with me (Geri) in the fish house on Mayo Lake.
Our 1st winter in Florida when both of you stayed with us a couple days at “Tradewinds”. Walking on the beach, Bloody Mary’s, Tibb’s. Christmas parties at hour home in Pequot. The look-a-like- photo you hung on your refrigerator. Don & Frank discussing hunting, fishing, football, but not politics.
New Years Eve at your lovely condo in Florida this year. We miss you Frank. Don & Geri
Gretchen,
Sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Remember that he lived a very long life and enjoy the happy memories!! Hugs from Texas.
I have fond memories of Frank.He was generous with his time and talent and a great uncle to my children. He touched the lives of many people. From his sister-in-law, Betty Hines
I’m deeply saddened to hear of Uncle Franny’s death.I will remember the fun times growing up and coming to his house for parties and summer bar-b-ques.I always had a great time.My mother’s baby brother is now gone, but will never be forgotten.Love to all the Schneider family and extended relatives.Love Marta Coleman (niece)
To the family of Francis Schneider,
I am sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that God is “near to those that are broken at heart; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves.” (Psalms 34;18) With sympathy,
To all the Schneider family, my deepest sympathy and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. God Bless you all.Scott Foreman Sr. ( nephew)
I was sorry to hear of Frank’s death. He was my favorite principal and also a good personal friend.
I am sorry that I will be out of town on Monday, but I hope you all know that I would be with you if I could.
You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Paula, Linda, Frank, and Gretchen what fond memories I have of being at your house so often and watching you grow up.
May God comfort you in the days ahead.
Frank- Our dear friend. How much we will miss him. A gentleman, always gracious and kind. Mary Jo, our thiugfhts and prayers are with you and family. Love, Smiley & Dar
Gretchen and Jeff,
We are so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing..You are in our hearts and prayers.
Being a neighbor to Frank for many years, he will truly be missed. We have many great memories of Frank that we will never forget. Our many days shared in the boat fishing for crappies will always be remembered.
Dear Jo –
Ruth just sent me the notification on Frank’s death. I am so very sorry. I didn’t know him well, but he always made us feel welcome when we stopped.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and his family. I will try and get in touch later.
Love you
Jeanne and JP
I am truly saddened to hear of Francis’s passing. Francis truly was a great person. His memory will always stay with me in my heart.
My sincerest thoughts and prayers are with you.