Ralph W. A. Schneider's Obituary
Ralph W. A. Schneider, 74 yrs., of Columbia, IL, passed away at University Nursing & Rehab, Edwardsville, IL. He was born in East St. Louis, IL, son of the late Clarence and Lucretia (Rudolf) Schneider.Ralph had been the owner/operator of Sports Page Inn, East Carondelet, IL. He had graduated from S.I.U. at Carbondale, with a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education, and was a member of Sigma Pi Fraternity. Ralph was an avid sportsman and enjoyed his annual golf trips to Biloxi, MS.
VisitationSunday, August 30, 2015, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pmLawlor Funeral Home
Memorial ServicesSunday, August 30, 2015, 6:00 pmLawlor Funeral HomeColumbia, IL Pastor William Edward Schmidt, officiating
Gifting of RemainsWashington University Medical SchoolSaint Louis, Missouri
Memorial Contribution SuggestionsAs an expression of sympathy, the family prefers memorial contributions to: The Washington University Medical School, 660 S. Euclid, Saint Louis, Missouri 63110
SurvivorsDaughter, Rana (Troy) Schmidt of Edwardsville, ILDaughter, Lara (Steve) Schmidt of Columbia, ILDaughter, Jena (Lance) Williams of Fairview Heights, ILDaughter, Mekenzie Schneider of Belleville, ILGrandchildren, Kaci and Elissa Lindhorst, Nolan and Megan Schmidt, Xavier and Elijah WilliamsSister, Charlotte (Donald) Freeland of Columbia, ILBrother, Roger (Carrie) Schneider of Laguna Niguel, CASister, Joan (Nelson) Mathews of Columbia, ILOther relatives and friends
Also Preceded In Death ByBrother, Lester W. (Carol) SchneiderGrandchild, Gabriel Williams
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