Richard “Dick” H. Schneider

Richard “Dick” H. Schneider, 86, of Belleville, IL, born Tuesday, June 6, 1933 in East St. Louis, IL, died Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at his residence in Belleville, IL.

Dick was a business manager for the former Memorial Convalescent Center. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Fairmont City, IL and was a member of the American Cancer Society in which he was instrumental in starting Relay For Life in Southern, IL. Dick was also a member of the Southwestern Illinois Umpires Association and was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving in the Korean War.

He was preceded in death by his:

• Parents: Roy H. and Delora, nee Irvin, Schneider
• Brother: Roy Schneider; sister, Shirley Fahr

Surviving are his:

• Wife: Mary Lou, nee Verdu, Schneider
• Children
  • Beverly Evansco of Belleville, IL
  • Cynthia (Paul) Sams of Nashville, IN
  • George Schneider
• Brother: Kenneth (Donna) Schneider of Shalimar, FL
• Grandchildren
  • Jackie (Jerred) Sydnor
  • Bonnie (Kraig) Martin
  • Andrea Sams
  • Hollie (Chris) Etling
  • Joey (Jessica) Evansco
  • Krista Spencer
• Great grandchildren
  • Kapraun
  • Delaney
  • Jane
  • Kayla
  • Juliet
  • Sophia
  • Sam
  • Rowan
  • Emma
• Brother-in-law: Gene Verdu
• Sisters-in-law
  • Lola Luther
  • Rose Verdu
• Special friends: Pete and Teri Cronovich

Memorials: Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or St. Vincent DePaul.

Visitation: Visitation from 4:00 – 7:00 pm Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL and from 9:00 – 10:00 am on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at Holy Rosary
Catholic Church in Fairmont City, IL.

Funeral: Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, February 13, 2020 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Fairmont City, IL, with Fr. Harold Fisher officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Belleville, IL.