Gerald V. “Dottie” Schneeberger
Gerald V. "Dottie" Schneeberger
CROGHAN, NY ~ Gerald V. “Dottie” Schneeberger, 89, of Steepleview Courts, Croghan, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 20, 2011, at his residence.
Born on February 2, 1922, in Beaver Falls, a son of Jacob and Charlotte Martin Schneeberger, he was educated at Beaver Falls High School.
A World War II veteran, he entered the US Army on September 23, 1942, and served throughout the war in Panama, France and Germany with Battery C 67 AAA Battalion. A recipient of the Bronze Star for action above and beyond the call of duty in Southern France, he was honorably discharged as a PFC on November 28, 1945, from Ft. Dix, NJ.
He married Nina E. Jackson on November 8, 1947, in St. Stephen’s Church with the Rev. Amadeus Burke, OFM, officiating.
Following the war, Mr. Schneeberger went to work for the J.P. Lewis Company in Beaver Falls, retiring from the finishing department there in 1984 after 39 years of service.
Surviving besides his wife of 63 years, are three sons and daughters-in-law, and a daughter and son-in-law, Gerald V. and Carol Schneeberger, 2nd, of Croghan, Thomas M. and Ann Schneeberger, of Lowville, David A. and (LouAnn) Schantz, of Freeport, FL, and Joseph A. and Debra Schneeberger, of Oviedo, FL; 6 grandchildren; a great grandson; a brother, Gary Schneeberger, of Glenfield, and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a daughter Nanette M. Schneeberger, who died on January 18, 1981, two brothers, Francis and Lyle Schneeberger, and a sister, Mary Frank.
Mr. Schneeberger was a communicant of St. Stephen’s Catholic Church in Croghan and was a member of the Croghan K of C. He was also a life member of the Beaver River Memorial Post 1663 American Legion in Croghan, and was a member of the Beaver Falls Volunteer Fire Department.
In his earlier years, he was an active bowler, softball player and umpire for men’s league area softball. Throughout his life, he took great pleasure in travelling and dancing with his wife, and was a faithful NY Yankee’s fan.
A funeral Mass for Mr. Schneeberger will be held on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Church, Croghan, with the Rev. Daniel L. Chapin, Pastor, officiating. Burial with military honors will be in St. Stephen’s Cemetery, Croghan.
Calling hours will be on Friday from 4-7 p.m. at the Scanlon Funeral Home in Croghan.
Memorial donations may be made to the St. Francis Christian Formation Center, c/o St. Stephen’s Church, PO Box 38, Croghan, NY 13327.
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My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family Aunt Nina all my love Tammy
MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU ALL. lET ME KNOW IF YOU NEED ANYTHING. WHAT A FANTASTIC LEGACY THIS WONDERFUL MAN HAS LEFT.
My sincere condolences and my deepest admiration for all of you who now mourn Dottie’s passing. You are one very fine family; and Dottie served as outstanding husband and dad. He was an excellent role model both as a husband to Nina and as a dad to some of the finest guys and gals I have ever known. I am honored and blessed to know you; and I am thankful to God for your friendship and lots of great memories. Be assured of my prayers each day. Be strong in the Lord.
Nina,
Christine and I were shocked and saddened to hear of your husband’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Obviously if there is anything we can do to help in any
way we are here for you.
Thoughts and prayers with you all.
God Bless.
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