Robert Jules Schneider
Passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025 surrounded by family. He was 96 years old. Bob, as he was known, was predeceased by his beloved wife Doris Jeanne (Gruner) Schneider on April 18, 2017. Bob, son of Christian Schneider and Rose (Geile) Schneider, was born on March 16,1928 in New York, NY. He grew up in St. Louis and attended St. Roch Grade School, CBC High School (class of 1946) and St. Louis University (class of 1952). He graduated with Accounting and Law degrees.
Bob served in active duty in the United States Air Force during the Korean War between 1952 and 1954. He was stationed with the Judge Advocate General’s Department at Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, Virginia. He received his honorable discharge as a Captain.
Once back in St. Louis, he worked doing accounting and legal work for a few companies until working for Wetterau Inc., a large food wholesaler for 24 years. There, he was General Counsel and Head of the Legal Department, Secretary and First Vice President. He retired in 1986 at 58 years old.
He and Doris enjoyed many cruises and frequent trips around the world in his retirement. Bob enjoyed a life with family and friends.
Bob is survived by his 5 children: Anne (Jim) Wroble, Joan (John) Dulle, Carolyn (Tim) Lewis, Susan (Tom) Kendrick and Bob (Michelle) Schneider. Bob was Grandpa to 17 grandchildren: Christopher, Lynn and Amy, Stephen, Paul, Jennifer and Christine, Lisa, Monica and Kelley, Mark, Brian, Angela and Emily, and Bobby, Gretchen and Heidi. He was also blessed to enjoy 22 great grandchildren.
Services: Visitation and funeral Mass will be held Monday, February 10 at St. Justin Martyr Catholic Church, 11910 Eddie & Park Road, St. Louis, MO 63126. Visitation at 10 a.m. with the Mass to follow at 11 a.m. Private burial will follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Salvation Army or a charity of your choice.
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