In Remembrance Of
Wilma Schneider
Wilma Jean Schneider, age 95, of Gower, passed away May 2nd, 2025.
She was born March 4th, 1930, in rural Buchanan County, a daughter of the late Curtis and Gladys Yeakly. Wilma moved to St. Joseph where she graduated from Benton High School and Platt Business College. On September 3rd, 1949 she married the love of her life; Loren Schneider.
Wilma lived a life full of service to both her family and her community. In 1957 Loren and Wilma moved to Gower when they acquired the Farmers Bank of Gower. For nearly 50 years Wilma and Loren dedicated their lives to banking and making Gower a better place to live.
Wilma was active in the Gower Christian Church, PEO Sisterhood, and Chat N’ Nibble. After retiring from banking, Wilma fulfilled her lifelong dream of being a teacher by volunteering at the East Buchanan Elementary School.
Wilma was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Loren Schneider; sister Caroline Fuller.
She is survived by one sister; Dixie Turner and two daughters; Kathi (Ernie) Mallen and Karen (Steve) Patterson; four grandchildren, Angela (Nick) Watson, Erin (Mark) Stover, Dylan (Carsyn) McGuire, Tim (Becky) Mallen; eight great-grandchildren; Loren and Olivia Watson, Joseph and Ella Stover, Reagan and Bowen McGuire, Avery and Owen Mallen.
Funeral Service: 11:00 am Thursday, May 8th at the Gower Christian Church with visitation from 10:00-11:00 am prior to the service.
Burial: Allen Cemetery, Gower
Memorials may be made to the Gower Christian Church.
Arrangements Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower.
Funeral Service Livestream: https://youtube.com/live/yDMJBFuLi_0?feature=share
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Service Details
Allen Cemetery
10:00-11:00 am prior to the service at the Gower Christian Church
11:00 am Thursday, May 8th at the Gower Christian Church
Comments & condolences
9 comments
Michael Roady
so very sorry for your loss
Ron and Kay Jackson
We are very sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and all your family at this sad time.
Mary tietz
condolences to all of Wilma’s family. she was a great member of chapter FP , P.E.O. and will be missed.
Nannette / Rudy Wolford
Rudy and I moved to Gower when our first daughter was 2. Wilma and Loren helped us establish ourselves in Gower with their kindness and trust in us with our banking. I will never forget how kind Wilma was to our entire family as we grew . Wilma had a special place in my heart. I will always remember her genuine kindness. She was a wonderful role model for me and I will never forget her and her giving of herself to people. So sorry, Kathi and Caren.
Paula Neely
I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. She was a sweet lady and she will be missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers as I won’t be able to be there. Love to all.
Sue Miller
My heart goes out to your families loss..God Bless you all.🙏❤️
Beery Family
Wilma was such a sweet and special lady. The Beery’s are sending our condolences and prayers.
Marta Orr
My dear friend, Wilma. Loren & Wilma were wonderful people who took me under their wing to mentor a young woman who had no idea how to open a business. I watched how they helped so many in Gower. Wilma was a kind soul, always caring.
I will miss her smile. We were always so glad to see each other and catch up.
Miss you, my friend ❤️
Marta Orr
Jon Orr
John& Nancy Horn
Sorry for the families loss 😒