Vincent C. Schneider, 86, Machinist
Vincent C. Schneider, 86, of Canal Fulton and formerly of Avon Lake, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2001 at Chapel Hill Community, Canal Fulton following a lengthy illness.He was born May 4, 1915 in Avon and resided in the Avon and Avon Lake communities most of his life before moving to Canal Fulton three years ago. He was employed as a machinist and retired from C.E.I. in Avon Lake. He also worked part-time driving ambulance for Burmeister Funeral Homes in Avon and Avon Lake and as a part-time police officer for the communities of Avon and Avon Lake. Vincent was a member of St. Joseph Church, Avon Lake. After retirement he enjoyed spending winters in Zephyrhills, FL and volunteering at St. John and West Shore Hospital. He also loved music and doing yardwork.
Mr. Schneider is survived by his wife of 61 years, Martina (nee Krebs) of Canal Fulton; three sons, Gerald F. (Kathy) of Sebastian, FL, Donald J. of Littleton, CO and Dale L. (Jacque) of Tulsa, OK; a daughter, Janet R. Rhodes (Tim) of Massillon; and six grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Matthias "Matt" and Rose "Rosie" Schneider (nee Linden); and eleven siblings.