Lloyd William Schneider, 94, of Princeton, Illinois passed at away 7:49 a.m. Thursday, May 13, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born December 30, 1926 the son of John and Theresa (Pershey) Schneider and was raised in Joliet, Illinois during the great depression. His father died when he was only 14 years old and he overcame an extremely disadvantaged childhood to become a very successful business man. He lived in the Joliet area for over half of his life before moving to Princeton, Illinois where he remained until his death.
Lloyd married Mildred Basich and together they had five children. They were married 18 years. Later, Lloyd married the love of his life Beverly Smith Schneider in Wheaton, Illinois. They shared 51 years together. She survives in Princeton.
He is also survived by eight children: Cheryl Schneider Ieler, Donald (Rebecca) Schneider, Susan (John) Schneider Claassen, Bruce (Dorene) Stalter, Lisa (Mark) Stalter Baltikauski, Joyce (Richard) Schneider Swolley, Laura (Randal) Schneider Ruth, Theresa (Jim) Schneider Bender; 25 grandchildren: Jeffrey, Sheri, Jenny, Tony, Stephanie, John, Joseph, Meagan, Mark, Melisa, Matthew, Chris, Brandon, Ryan, Aaron, Richard, Kailee, Alicia, Samantha, Hunter, Sofia, Grace, Lloyd, Christian, and Alex; 30 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; many nieces and nephews; and close friends, Johnny and Glenda Antill.
Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters: Charlotte Schneider, in infancy and Shirley Schneider Wise; one brother, Dennis Schneider; one son-in law, Fred Ieler; his brother-in law, a good friend and golf partner, Ronald Smith and many other beloved friends and family.
He graduated from Joliet Catholic High School with the Class of 1945. He took some business courses but was self-educated and an avid reader. Lloyd worked as a business man his entire life. He started his own business, L.W. Schneider, Inc. which has thrived for more than 50 years and grown to be one of the largest employers in Bureau County. Lloyd worked until he was 94 years old. He felt a deep sense of satisfaction from his work but was very humble and not comfortable with the recognition that he always seemed to receive. The thing that he valued the most in his business were the relationships that he formed with his employees and other business associates. Lloyd's favorite time of every work day was walking through the plant and visiting with his employees. He was a passionate entrepreneur, problem solver, and masterful decision maker.
Lloyd's success was truly measured by the great love he had for his wife, family, friends, and the people who worked for him. He was extremely proud of his Slovenian / German heritage and used to love to harmonize with his cousins at family reunions and play the accordion for his family. He was a fantastic dancer and loved big band music. Lloyd also loved gardening, golfing, reading, travelling with friends, and occasionally enjoyed a good glass of scotch.
Lloyd served in the Army Air Corp after graduating from High School. He was a member of the Elks Club.
Above all else he loved his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He and his wife, Beverly are members of New Hope Church of the Nazarene in Princeton. He spent most of his early years as a member of the Catholic Church, serving as an altar boy at St. John's Catholic Church in Joliet.
A funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. held Thursday, May 20, 2021 at New Hope Church of the Nazarene, Princeton with Pastor Laura Root-Tanner and Father Tim Hepner, officiating. A visitation will be held from 2:00 - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at New Hope Church of the Nazarene, Princeton. Burial will take place in Oakland Cemetery, Princeton. The oldest male grandchild from each of Lloyd's Children will serve as pallbearers and John Antill will be an honorary pallbearer. Memorials may be directed to New Hope Church of the Nazarene or St. Louis Catholic Church, Princeton. Online condolences may be directed at www.grant-johnsonfh.com.
He was born December 30, 1926 the son of John and Theresa (Pershey) Schneider and was raised in Joliet, Illinois during the great depression. His father died when he was only 14 years old and he overcame an extremely disadvantaged childhood to become a very successful business man. He lived in the Joliet area for over half of his life before moving to Princeton, Illinois where he remained until his death.
Lloyd married Mildred Basich and together they had five children. They were married 18 years. Later, Lloyd married the love of his life Beverly Smith Schneider in Wheaton, Illinois. They shared 51 years together. She survives in Princeton.
He is also survived by eight children: Cheryl Schneider Ieler, Donald (Rebecca) Schneider, Susan (John) Schneider Claassen, Bruce (Dorene) Stalter, Lisa (Mark) Stalter Baltikauski, Joyce (Richard) Schneider Swolley, Laura (Randal) Schneider Ruth, Theresa (Jim) Schneider Bender; 25 grandchildren: Jeffrey, Sheri, Jenny, Tony, Stephanie, John, Joseph, Meagan, Mark, Melisa, Matthew, Chris, Brandon, Ryan, Aaron, Richard, Kailee, Alicia, Samantha, Hunter, Sofia, Grace, Lloyd, Christian, and Alex; 30 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; many nieces and nephews; and close friends, Johnny and Glenda Antill.
Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters: Charlotte Schneider, in infancy and Shirley Schneider Wise; one brother, Dennis Schneider; one son-in law, Fred Ieler; his brother-in law, a good friend and golf partner, Ronald Smith and many other beloved friends and family.
He graduated from Joliet Catholic High School with the Class of 1945. He took some business courses but was self-educated and an avid reader. Lloyd worked as a business man his entire life. He started his own business, L.W. Schneider, Inc. which has thrived for more than 50 years and grown to be one of the largest employers in Bureau County. Lloyd worked until he was 94 years old. He felt a deep sense of satisfaction from his work but was very humble and not comfortable with the recognition that he always seemed to receive. The thing that he valued the most in his business were the relationships that he formed with his employees and other business associates. Lloyd's favorite time of every work day was walking through the plant and visiting with his employees. He was a passionate entrepreneur, problem solver, and masterful decision maker.
Lloyd's success was truly measured by the great love he had for his wife, family, friends, and the people who worked for him. He was extremely proud of his Slovenian / German heritage and used to love to harmonize with his cousins at family reunions and play the accordion for his family. He was a fantastic dancer and loved big band music. Lloyd also loved gardening, golfing, reading, travelling with friends, and occasionally enjoyed a good glass of scotch.
Lloyd served in the Army Air Corp after graduating from High School. He was a member of the Elks Club.
Above all else he loved his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He and his wife, Beverly are members of New Hope Church of the Nazarene in Princeton. He spent most of his early years as a member of the Catholic Church, serving as an altar boy at St. John's Catholic Church in Joliet.
A funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. held Thursday, May 20, 2021 at New Hope Church of the Nazarene, Princeton with Pastor Laura Root-Tanner and Father Tim Hepner, officiating. A visitation will be held from 2:00 - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at New Hope Church of the Nazarene, Princeton. Burial will take place in Oakland Cemetery, Princeton. The oldest male grandchild from each of Lloyd's Children will serve as pallbearers and John Antill will be an honorary pallbearer. Memorials may be directed to New Hope Church of the Nazarene or St. Louis Catholic Church, Princeton. Online condolences may be directed at www.grant-johnsonfh.com.
Lloyd William Schneider, 94, of Princeton, Illinois passed at away 7:49 a.m. Thursday, May 13, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born December 30, 1926 the son of John and Theresa (Pershey) Schneider and was raised in Joliet, Illinois during the great depression. His father died when he was only 14 years old and he overcame an extremely disadvantaged childhood to become a very successful business man. He lived in the Joliet area for over half of his life before moving to Princeton, Illinois where he remained until his death.
Lloyd married Mildred Basich and together they had five children. They were married 18 years. Later, Lloyd married the love of his life Beverly Smith Schneider in Wheaton, Illinois. They shared 51 years together. She survives in Princeton.
He is also survived by eight children: Cheryl Schneider Ieler, Donald (Rebecca) Schneider, Susan (John) Schneider Claassen, Bruce (Dorene) Stalter, Lisa (Mark) Stalter Baltikauski, Joyce (Richard) Schneider Swolley, Laura (Randal) Schneider Ruth, Theresa (Jim) Schneider Bender; 25 grandchildren: Jeffrey, Sheri, Jenny, Tony, Stephanie, John, Joseph, Meagan, Mark, Melisa, Matthew, Chris, Brandon, Ryan, Aaron, Richard, Kailee, Alicia, Samantha, Hunter, Sofia, Grace, Lloyd, Christian, and Alex; 30 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; many nieces and nephews; and close friends, Johnny and Glenda Antill.
Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters: Charlotte Schneider, in infancy and Shirley Schneider Wise; one brother, Dennis Schneider; one son-in law, Fred Ieler; his brother-in law, a good friend and golf partner, Ronald Smith and many other beloved friends and family.
He graduated from Joliet Catholic High School with the Class of 1945. He took some business courses but was self-educated and an avid reader. Lloyd worked as a business man his entire life. He started his own business, L.W. Schneider, Inc. which has thrived for more than 50 years and grown to be one of the largest employers in Bureau County. Lloyd worked until he was 94 years old. He felt a deep sense of satisfaction from his work but was very humble and not comfortable with the recognition that he always seemed to receive. The thing that he valued the most in his business were the relationships that he formed with his employees and other business associates. Lloyd's favorite time of every work day was walking through the plant and visiting with his employees. He was a passionate entrepreneur, problem solver, and masterful decision maker.
Lloyd's success was truly measured by the great love he had for his wife, family, friends, and the people who worked for him. He was extremely proud of his Slovenian / German heritage and used to love to harmonize with his cousins at family reunions and play the accordion for his family. He was a fantastic dancer and loved big band music. Lloyd also loved gardening, golfing, reading, travelling with friends, and occasionally enjoyed a good glass of scotch.
Lloyd served in the Army Air Corp after graduating from High School. He was a member of the Elks Club.
Above all else he loved his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He and his wife, Beverly are members of New Hope Church of the Nazarene in Princeton. He spent most of his early years as a member of the Catholic Church, serving as an altar boy at St. John's Catholic Church in Joliet.
A funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. held Thursday, May 20, 2021 at New Hope Church of the Nazarene, Princeton with Pastor Laura Root-Tanner and Father Tim Hepner, officiating. A visitation will be held from 2:00 - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at New Hope Church of the Nazarene, Princeton. Burial will take place in Oakland Cemetery, Princeton. The oldest male grandchild from each of Lloyd's Children will serve as pallbearers and John Antill will be an honorary pallbearer. Memorials may be directed to New Hope Church of the Nazarene or St. Louis Catholic Church, Princeton. Online condolences may be directed at www.grant-johnsonfh.com.
He was born December 30, 1926 the son of John and Theresa (Pershey) Schneider and was raised in Joliet, Illinois during the great depression. His father died when he was only 14 years old and he overcame an extremely disadvantaged childhood to become a very successful business man. He lived in the Joliet area for over half of his life before moving to Princeton, Illinois where he remained until his death.
Lloyd married Mildred Basich and together they had five children. They were married 18 years. Later, Lloyd married the love of his life Beverly Smith Schneider in Wheaton, Illinois. They shared 51 years together. She survives in Princeton.
He is also survived by eight children: Cheryl Schneider Ieler, Donald (Rebecca) Schneider, Susan (John) Schneider Claassen, Bruce (Dorene) Stalter, Lisa (Mark) Stalter Baltikauski, Joyce (Richard) Schneider Swolley, Laura (Randal) Schneider Ruth, Theresa (Jim) Schneider Bender; 25 grandchildren: Jeffrey, Sheri, Jenny, Tony, Stephanie, John, Joseph, Meagan, Mark, Melisa, Matthew, Chris, Brandon, Ryan, Aaron, Richard, Kailee, Alicia, Samantha, Hunter, Sofia, Grace, Lloyd, Christian, and Alex; 30 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; many nieces and nephews; and close friends, Johnny and Glenda Antill.
Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters: Charlotte Schneider, in infancy and Shirley Schneider Wise; one brother, Dennis Schneider; one son-in law, Fred Ieler; his brother-in law, a good friend and golf partner, Ronald Smith and many other beloved friends and family.
He graduated from Joliet Catholic High School with the Class of 1945. He took some business courses but was self-educated and an avid reader. Lloyd worked as a business man his entire life. He started his own business, L.W. Schneider, Inc. which has thrived for more than 50 years and grown to be one of the largest employers in Bureau County. Lloyd worked until he was 94 years old. He felt a deep sense of satisfaction from his work but was very humble and not comfortable with the recognition that he always seemed to receive. The thing that he valued the most in his business were the relationships that he formed with his employees and other business associates. Lloyd's favorite time of every work day was walking through the plant and visiting with his employees. He was a passionate entrepreneur, problem solver, and masterful decision maker.
Lloyd's success was truly measured by the great love he had for his wife, family, friends, and the people who worked for him. He was extremely proud of his Slovenian / German heritage and used to love to harmonize with his cousins at family reunions and play the accordion for his family. He was a fantastic dancer and loved big band music. Lloyd also loved gardening, golfing, reading, travelling with friends, and occasionally enjoyed a good glass of scotch.
Lloyd served in the Army Air Corp after graduating from High School. He was a member of the Elks Club.
Above all else he loved his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He and his wife, Beverly are members of New Hope Church of the Nazarene in Princeton. He spent most of his early years as a member of the Catholic Church, serving as an altar boy at St. John's Catholic Church in Joliet.
A funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. held Thursday, May 20, 2021 at New Hope Church of the Nazarene, Princeton with Pastor Laura Root-Tanner and Father Tim Hepner, officiating. A visitation will be held from 2:00 - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at New Hope Church of the Nazarene, Princeton. Burial will take place in Oakland Cemetery, Princeton. The oldest male grandchild from each of Lloyd's Children will serve as pallbearers and John Antill will be an honorary pallbearer. Memorials may be directed to New Hope Church of the Nazarene or St. Louis Catholic Church, Princeton. Online condolences may be directed at www.grant-johnsonfh.com.
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