Wallace B. Schneider

July 1, 1929 - May 17, 2020

Wallace B. Schneider of Grand Ledge passed away May 17, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. Wally was born July 1, 1929 in Grand Rapids to the late Christian and Josephine (Schmidt) Schneider. He graduated from Grand Rapids Catholic Central High School Class of 1947 and went on to receive a Bachelor’s Degree from Aquinas College. Wally proudly served his country in the Army of the United State during the Korean War and worked as a Analyst for the State of Michigan. He was a faithful member of St. Michael Parish and also supported Loaves and Fishes Ministries for many years. Wally enjoyed spending time outdoors walking, swimming and bike riding. He also enjoyed traveling and listening to Polka music. He is survived by children, Kathleen (Robert) Oswald, Peter Schneider and Amy Schneider; brothers, Jerry (Eileen) and Donald (Denise) along with several nieces and nephews. Wally was preceded in death by his loving wife, Margaret in 1987; sister, Margaret Schneider and brother, Jim. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, May 29, 2020, 11:00 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Grand Ledge by Father James Eisele. Visitation will be at the church on Friday from 10-11:00 a.m. Memorial contributions in Wally’s name may be given to Loaves and Fishes Ministries, 831 N. Sycamore Street, Lansing, Michigan 48906 (https://www.loavesandfisheslansing.org/donate.php) or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St, Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105 (https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html?sc_icid=header-btn-donate-now). Arrangements by the Holihan-Atkin-Barclay Funeral Home, Grand Ledge.