Colleen P. Schneider
February 10, 1937 -
February 21, 2016
Colleen Phyllis Schneider, age 79, of Kenosha, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2016 at UHS-St. Catherine’s Campus, following a fearless battle with cancer.
Born on February 10, 1937, in Lancaster, WI, she was the daughter of the late George and Ethel (Bass) Addison. Raised and educated in Lancaster, she resided there until coming to Kenosha in 1962.
On June 11, 1954, she was united in marriage to James Schneider and they were blessed with ten children and 61 years of marriage.
Phyllis was employed with K-Mart, retiring after almost 25 years.
She was a member of the Kenosha Women of the Moose Chapter #155, where she enjoyed playing Euchre. She also loved baking, traveling and spending time watching her grandchildren. Phyllis was known for her ability to tell a great joke, proudly showing her mouse tattoo and keeping her home picture perfect.
Phyllis will be deeply missed by her husband, James; her ten children, Stephen (Chris), Jeffrey “Eddy” Schneider, Debbie (Mark Schneider) Duberstein, Diana (Larry) Hartung, Pamela (Andrew) Burger, Robert (Jean Morgan), Gregory, Bruce, Randall (Lori) Schneider and Justine (Frank) Rizzo; her Sister, Kate Dabbs and a brother, Harold “Buzz” (Pat) Addison. She is further survived by 33 grandchildren; 37 great grandchildren; her “sister” Judy Brown and many loving nieces, nephews and many “Cabbage Patch Kids”.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by their last born child, Michael, at birth; a brother, James (Pat) Addison; four sisters, Marion (Ralph) Edge, Betty (Earl) Holst, Geneva (Art) Droessler and Edna (Junior) Jerrett and two brothers-in-law, Harold Wetter and Clarence Dabbs.
Service Info
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Piasecki-Althaus Funeral Home, 3720 39th Avenue beginning with Kenosha Women of the Moose performing a Closing of the Circle service. Interment will follow in Sunset Ridge Memorial Park.
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Brian KummI grew up 'just over the fence' from the Schneiders back in the 80's and remember Mr.& Mrs Schneider being friendly and always welcoming when we were 'hanging around the house' although I suspect now that I am older and wiser they probably wished we were hanging around somewhere else--but they were to kind and generous to say otherwise. I got to know most of the family and although I left '86 to join the Air Force I think of you all often. My condolences to you all but know you have a mother you can be pleased and proud to have called your own. Brian Kumm 9 Lindisfarne Drive Loughborough, England LE11 4FX
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James & Lynn ThurstonOur thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
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Frank & Bonnie DenneeThe Schneider Family, Our deepest sympathies to you all. Our thoughts and prayers for you, in the loss of your Mom. She was the glue that held you in that ever bond of LOVE. Frank was telling me stories yesterday about your Mom and we were laughing and shedding tears. You will feel her loss every day but it does get easier especially with all the fond memories you have as a family. Loving you all, Frank & Bonnie Dennee
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Jackie retallickThe Schneider Family, are in my thoughts, please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Bob A. and I always enjoyed traveling with Phyllis and Jim. We had nothing but good times and laughs. Honored to have known the Family for a short time. Peace, Prayers and Blessings . Jackie Retallick
