Robert H. Schneider's Obituary
Robert H. Schneider, age 75, of Rehoboth Beach, DE, formerly of Upper Marlboro, MD, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 12, 2010 at Cadbury at Lewes, DE. Mr. Schneider was born July 9, 1935 in New York City, NY, son of the late Willy and Eleanor (Waldman) Schneider.
Mr. Schneider worked for the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company for many years before taking an early retirement in 1977 to devote himself to the care of his son Jeff. He loved freshwater fishing and betting on the horses. Another favorite of Mr. Schneider’s was spending time with his family, especially his grandson, Mason, who was the apple of his eye. He was known as the nicest person most people ever met. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many who will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
Mr. Schneider is survived by his wife of 39 years, Paula (Buckholdt) Schneider; son, Jeff Schneider and wife Melissa of Laurel, MD; daughters: Karen Schneider of Reno, NV, Lisa Schneider of Sacramento, CA, and Lori Burton of Las Vegas, NV; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers: Raymond Schneider and wife Dee of Huntsville, AL, and Ronald Schneider and wife Paula of York, PA; and a sister, Norma Flaska and husband Milo San Diego, CA.
A Memorial Service for family members will be held on Friday July 16, 2010, 11:00 AM, at the Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Hwy, Lewes, DE 19958. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to the charity of choice.
Please sign online guestbook www.parsellfuneralhomes.com
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