Harold A. Schneider

Harold A. Schneider, 83, of Cosby, MO, went to be with the Lord, Monday, June 13, 2011 at LaVerna Village in Savannah.

He was born on January 28, 1928 on the family farm near Cosby, where he lived his entire life. After graduating from Savannah RIII High School in 1945, Harold took over the family dairy farm. He retired from dairy farming in 1997, but continued to farm until 2008. After retiring from dairying, he enjoyed restoring old John Deere tractors. Harold also served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Savannah.

On August 17, 1951 he was united in marriage to Darlene Field of Savannah, who preceded him in death on July 5, 2000. Also preceding him in death were his parents, Arthur and Esther (Bunse) Schneider, a brother, Glen Schneider, and a sister, Doris (Schneider) Sander.

Survivors: two daughters and sons-in-law, Leticia and Don Frey of Gretna NE and Melody and Chuck Metcalf of Smithville, MO; one sister, Velda (Schneider) Berning, Bella Vista, AR; four grandsons, Zach and wife Lindsay Frey, Dustin Frey, Grant and Seth Metcalf, several nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.

Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 15^th at the First Baptist Church in Savannah.

Burial with Military Honors: Zion United Methodist Cemetery

Visitation: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the church.

Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church or the American Red Cross.

Arrangements Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower

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