Jon D. Schneider

Jon David Schneider, age 75 of Highland, IL, died Monday, May 26, 2014, at Mercy Hospital in Saint Louis, MO. He was born September 3, 1938, in Indianapolis, IN, the son of Austin Edward and Lucille Adele (nee Carlson) Schneider. On May 25, 1960, he married Grace Elizabeth Bergendoff who passed away February 19, 2008. He was a member of Highland Southern Baptist Church. He was also a former member of Grace Church at Creve Coeur, MO; former member of Toastmasters International. Jon was born in Indianapolis, IN. He grew up in Wheaton, IL and graduated Wheaton Community High School. He had lived at Glen Ellen, Lombard, Sycamore and Mascoutah, IL. He moved to Highland in 1978. After High School he served with the US Army from 1958 -1959 with duty in Germany and Italy. He was trained as a helicopter mechanic and became a Crew Chief. His professional career after the Army, started with Continental Telephone, and later GTE, as a Lineman. He retired for GTE in 2000 as Executive Director of Finance. He had a farm near Mulberry Grove, and enjoyed keeping his machinery working. He loved his family and was a very generous person. He was an avid reader and enjoyed watching the History and Weather Channels on TV. Survivors include : Daughter - Andrea K. (Lon) Schwend, Greenville, IL Daughter - Errin L. (George) Neuner, Saint Peters, MO Son In-law - Ronald C. Koley, Pierron, IL Grandchild - Dustin M. (Laura) Barry, Highland, IL Grandchild - Eric J. (Bethany) Barry, Highland, IL Grandchild - Danielle M. Barry, Saint Peters, MO Grandchild - Dyllan A. Schwend, Greenville, IL Grandchild - Austin R. Schwend, Greenville, IL Grandchild - Cassidy A. Schwend, Greenville, IL Grandchild - George A. Neuner, St. Peters , MO Grandchild - Josephine G. Neuner, St. Peters, MO Great Grandchild - Molly E. Barry, Highland, IL Great Grandchild - Michael J. Barry, Highland, IL Sister - Catherine (Arnold) Trillet, Colorado Springs, CO Brother - Dr. Gerald (Amy) Schneider, Somerville, MA He was preceded in death by: Father - Austin E. Schneider died 7/27/1979 Mother - Lucille A. Schneider nee Carlson died 2/23/1993 Wife - Grace E. Schneider nee Bergendoff died 2/19/2008 Daughter - Paula J. Koley died 1/26/2014 Son - David Jon Schneider died 10/29/2004 Sister - Linda Bourgeois died 9/29/2009 Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday, May 31, 2014, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Funeral service will be at 1:00 PM on Saturday, May 31, 2014, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL, with Rev. Dr. Billy Blackmon officiating. Interment will be at Highland City Cemetery in Highland, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association or Salvation Army.

Jon D. Schneider

September 3, 1938 - May 26, 2014