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Funeral services will take place on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at 1:00 PM (Mountain).

Community Events Center
White River, South Dakota

White River Cemetery
White River, South Dakota
two hours prior to the service at the Community Events Center in White River.



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In memory of

Robert "Bob" Schneider

of Mitchell, South Dakota, died on Sunday, February 14, 2016 at the Golden Living Center in Salem, South Dakota at the age of 61

Robert James Schneider was born on April 25, 1954 in Tyndall, South Dakota, the son of James and Elaine Schneider. He attended school in Scotland, SD, and graduated in 1972. He then enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed at headquarters in Germany. He was honorably discharged May 6, 1975.


He married Linda Baltzer in November 1976. They had a son Billy Joe Schneider on September 7, 1977. Bob worked at the Scotland Coop. They moved to Lead in November 1979, where Bob worked at the Homestake Gold Mine.


In 1983, He moved to White River, and worked at the White River Coop and for the South Dakota State DOT.


Bob attended Mitchell Technical Institute from 1997-1999, and graduated with a degree in HVAC.


He moved to Mitchell in 2001 to be closer to his son and his family. He worked at Enertech Global until he retired on Dec 31, 2015. Bob was a long time fan of the Green Bay Packers. He was an active member of the American Legion Post #94 in White River and put in many hours helping prepare for the annual Frontier Days celebrations. Bob was also very involved in other Legion projects in the community. He loved spending time with his two granddaughters. He was a very giving person and would do anything for anyone.


He is survived by, his son, Billy (Kristi) Schneider; granddaughters Morgan and Avery; mother, Elaine Schneider, of Huron; sisters, Linda (Tom) Lower of Sylvania, Ohio, Kathleen (Robert) Fugate of Kadoka, and Laura (Jeff) Hoffmann of Rapid City; brothers, Greg (Kristi) Schneider of Castle Rock, Colorado, and James (Karen) Schneider of Sioux Falls; his girlfriend of 33 years, Janice Ellis; and numerous nieces and nephews.


He is preceded in death by his father, James; twin brother, Jon; grandparents William and Hazel (Ridgway) Dunsmore, and William and Myrtle (Benedict) Schneider.

Visitation will be held two hours prior to the services at the Community Events Center in White River.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. CST on Wednesday, February 24, at the Community Events Center, with Craig Marshall officiating.

Interment with military honors will be at the White River Cemetery.

A memorial is established to American Legion Otterman Post #94 of White River.

FUNERAL SERVICES
Wednesday, February 24, 2016 - 1:00 p.m.
Community Events Center
White River, South Dakota
CLERGY
Pastor Craig Marshall
MUSIC
Sage Mednansky - Pianist
Tyra and Ann Fugate - Vocalists
“Dancing In The Sky”
USHERS
Richard Mednansky - Duane Mednansky
REGISTER BOOK ATTENDANT
Cleone Rasmusson
PALLBEARERS
Bob Fugate - Jim Fugate
Topher Cisar - Bill Sinclair
Mike Rassmusson - Justin Mednansky
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
INTERMENT WITH MILITARY HONORS
White River Cemetery
White River, South Dakota

  • I've never a celebration of life so well done beautiful.
    Eli G     ~ Eli California (12/3/2022)
  • So sorry to hear about Bob's passing. We have some great memories when we all lived in the black hills and hung out on the weekends and played volleyball. May God bring comfort to your family at this time. Rest in peace. ~ David and Jackie Max Rapid City South Dakota (2/24/2016)
  • THANKS FOR SERVING ~ A VETERAN (2/21/2016)
  • Bob was a giving and caring man. He would help anyone if they asked him. His family and Janice were very important to him and he had a twinkle in his eye when he talked about them. Bob will be missed. ~ Stacy Mitchell, SD (2/21/2016)
  • My love and prayers reach out to Billy and his family. Your loss will be great in their lives. You were much loved. You will never be forgotten. Your spirit lives on in Billy and his daughters. Rest in Peace Bob. ~ Jo Baker Memphis, TN (2/20/2016)
  • I will miss you very much Bob! It was fun working with you at Enertech and being your neighbor... Prayers to Billy and family and Janice! Thinking about you all in this hard time. ~ Becky Felix Mitchell, SD (2/19/2016)
  • Prayers to Bob's family and to Janice during this sad time. ~ Barb Ketel Gillette, WY (2/19/2016)
  • Bob was a wonderful friend,neighbor and adopted family..His heart was so warm and caring and he would give anyone the shirt off his back..He was and will always be a huge part of our hearts ~ Sue and Larry Tubbs Mitchell Sd (2/17/2016)
  • Sending our thoughts and Prayers to Bobs Family we remember him from histime in White River. He was always friendly to us . ~ Bonnie and Bruce Madsen Kadoka S.D. (2/16/2016)
  • It was great working with you at Enertech, So long my friend you will be missed ~ John Joachim Mitchell, SD (2/16/2016)