Maurice D. Schneider

Birth date: Mar 6, 1920 Death date: Apr 24, 2020

Maurice D. Schneider, 100 years, of Columbia, IL, passed away on April 24, 2020 at Mercy Hospital South, St. Louis, MO. He was born March 6, 1920, in East St. Louis, IL, son of the late Otto C. and Florence, nee Custer, Schneider, Read Obituary

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Annette Bland

292w ago

in honor of Maurice.

I am so sorry for your loss. Maurice was always such a kind and charming man. I always enjoyed when he and Myrtle would stop by for visits to the library. May you rest in peace.

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Rosalie Kern

294w ago

I delivered mail a couple of years ago to Maurice at Garden place. He was always so friendly and kind. He impressed me with his dress and how he presented himself. So clean cut. I thought he was so debonair, like a movie star back in the 50' or so. Maybe Omar Shariff, not sure if that's the one. But I thought he was a good looking man and how he must have looked as a young man. I express great condolences to his family and friends.

Gregory Smith

294w ago

Maurice leaves a giant list of accomplishments during his 100 years. A decorated combat veteran of World War II, he became the first WWII veteran to join the Columbia American Legion Post 581 and its first WWII veteran to serve as Post Commander. He dedicated 76 continuous years as a Legionnaire. His service to the Columbia community is a fitting tribute to one of our area’s outstanding citizens. May he rest in peace.
Greg Smith

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