Marvin Philip Schneider, 75, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020, at home from cancer with his family with him. He was born in Belvidere, Illinois, on September 5, 1945. He grew up in Union, Gilberts, and Elgin, IL, as well as Lima Center, WI. He graduated in 1963 from Elgin HS.
Marvin proudly served his country in the US Army from 1965-67 as a SP4, Sixth US Army HQ XV USAC at the Presidio in San Francisco, CA. While stationed, he did TDY (temporary duty assignment) as a body escort for our fallen soldiers brought back from Vietnam. Upon discharge, he enrolled and earned his Associates Degree from Elgin Community College.
Marvin and Kathleen (Mullen) met in 1968 and married on June 12, 1970, at St. Mary's Church in Elgin, IL. Marvin proposed to her at the Chick-N-Dip in Hampshire, IL, on June 13, 1969. They moved to Albuquerque, NM, in 1979 from Elgin, IL. In 2020, they celebrated their 50th wedding Anniversary.
He was proud of and loved by all three of his children and his six grandchildren. He also loved having pets, including Australian Shepherd dogs, and the family raised chickens for a while in the backyard.
He was very active as a volunteer, member, and president of many community and church organizations throughout the years. They include: Society of St. Vincent de Paul Risen Savior/Prince of Peace Conference, President of Deanery "B" Society of St. Vincent de Paul, NM Watercolor Society, Breakfast Exchange Club, Lobo Club, Duke City Exchange Club, and the NM Australian Shepherd Club. He was a dedicated fan of the UNM Lobos, Chicago Cubs, and the Green Bay Packers. As a recruiter for the UNM Lobo Club, Marv was awarded the "Red Jacket" for his dedication to their club.
Marvin was a "box" sales associate for 48 years, selling corrugated shipping containers and had many loyal customers who were with him for many years. He was working at Aztec Discount Supply Co. up to a month before his passing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Florence (Seyller) and Alphonse; and his brothers, Allen and Duane.
Marv is survived by his children, Erika (Bryan) Feerer, Elizabeth Schneider, and Michael (Jessica) Schneider; six grandchildren: Brandon, Rayna, Hunter, Maya, Johanna and Michelle; sister, Jan (Chris) Glintborg; and his brothers, Marlowe (Linda), Lawrence "Larry" (Mary) and Kenneth James "Jim" (Bonnie).
Marvin proudly served his country in the US Army from 1965-67 as a SP4, Sixth US Army HQ XV USAC at the Presidio in San Francisco, CA. While stationed, he did TDY (temporary duty assignment) as a body escort for our fallen soldiers brought back from Vietnam. Upon discharge, he enrolled and earned his Associates Degree from Elgin Community College.
Marvin and Kathleen (Mullen) met in 1968 and married on June 12, 1970, at St. Mary's Church in Elgin, IL. Marvin proposed to her at the Chick-N-Dip in Hampshire, IL, on June 13, 1969. They moved to Albuquerque, NM, in 1979 from Elgin, IL. In 2020, they celebrated their 50th wedding Anniversary.
He was proud of and loved by all three of his children and his six grandchildren. He also loved having pets, including Australian Shepherd dogs, and the family raised chickens for a while in the backyard.
He was very active as a volunteer, member, and president of many community and church organizations throughout the years. They include: Society of St. Vincent de Paul Risen Savior/Prince of Peace Conference, President of Deanery "B" Society of St. Vincent de Paul, NM Watercolor Society, Breakfast Exchange Club, Lobo Club, Duke City Exchange Club, and the NM Australian Shepherd Club. He was a dedicated fan of the UNM Lobos, Chicago Cubs, and the Green Bay Packers. As a recruiter for the UNM Lobo Club, Marv was awarded the "Red Jacket" for his dedication to their club.
Marvin was a "box" sales associate for 48 years, selling corrugated shipping containers and had many loyal customers who were with him for many years. He was working at Aztec Discount Supply Co. up to a month before his passing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Florence (Seyller) and Alphonse; and his brothers, Allen and Duane.
Marv is survived by his children, Erika (Bryan) Feerer, Elizabeth Schneider, and Michael (Jessica) Schneider; six grandchildren: Brandon, Rayna, Hunter, Maya, Johanna and Michelle; sister, Jan (Chris) Glintborg; and his brothers, Marlowe (Linda), Lawrence "Larry" (Mary) and Kenneth James "Jim" (Bonnie).
Marvin Philip Schneider, 75, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020, at home from cancer with his family with him. He was born in Belvidere, Illinois, on September 5, 1945. He grew up in Union, Gilberts, and Elgin, IL, as well as Lima Center, WI. He graduated in 1963 from Elgin HS.
Marvin proudly served his country in the US Army from 1965-67 as a SP4, Sixth US Army HQ XV USAC at the Presidio in San Francisco, CA. While stationed, he did TDY (temporary duty assignment) as a body escort for our fallen soldiers brought back from Vietnam. Upon discharge, he enrolled and earned his Associates Degree from Elgin Community College.
Marvin and Kathleen (Mullen) met in 1968 and married on June 12, 1970, at St. Mary's Church in Elgin, IL. Marvin proposed to her at the Chick-N-Dip in Hampshire, IL, on June 13, 1969. They moved to Albuquerque, NM, in 1979 from Elgin, IL. In 2020, they celebrated their 50th wedding Anniversary.
He was proud of and loved by all three of his children and his six grandchildren. He also loved having pets, including Australian Shepherd dogs, and the family raised chickens for a while in the backyard.
He was very active as a volunteer, member, and president of many community and church organizations throughout the years. They include: Society of St. Vincent de Paul Risen Savior/Prince of Peace Conference, President of Deanery "B" Society of St. Vincent de Paul, NM Watercolor Society, Breakfast Exchange Club, Lobo Club, Duke City Exchange Club, and the NM Australian Shepherd Club. He was a dedicated fan of the UNM Lobos, Chicago Cubs, and the Green Bay Packers. As a recruiter for the UNM Lobo Club, Marv was awarded the "Red Jacket" for his dedication to their club.
Marvin was a "box" sales associate for 48 years, selling corrugated shipping containers and had many loyal customers who were with him for many years. He was working at Aztec Discount Supply Co. up to a month before his passing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Florence (Seyller) and Alphonse; and his brothers, Allen and Duane.
Marv is survived by his children, Erika (Bryan) Feerer, Elizabeth Schneider, and Michael (Jessica) Schneider; six grandchildren: Brandon, Rayna, Hunter, Maya, Johanna and Michelle; sister, Jan (Chris) Glintborg; and his brothers, Marlowe (Linda), Lawrence "Larry" (Mary) and Kenneth James "Jim" (Bonnie).
Marvin proudly served his country in the US Army from 1965-67 as a SP4, Sixth US Army HQ XV USAC at the Presidio in San Francisco, CA. While stationed, he did TDY (temporary duty assignment) as a body escort for our fallen soldiers brought back from Vietnam. Upon discharge, he enrolled and earned his Associates Degree from Elgin Community College.
Marvin and Kathleen (Mullen) met in 1968 and married on June 12, 1970, at St. Mary's Church in Elgin, IL. Marvin proposed to her at the Chick-N-Dip in Hampshire, IL, on June 13, 1969. They moved to Albuquerque, NM, in 1979 from Elgin, IL. In 2020, they celebrated their 50th wedding Anniversary.
He was proud of and loved by all three of his children and his six grandchildren. He also loved having pets, including Australian Shepherd dogs, and the family raised chickens for a while in the backyard.
He was very active as a volunteer, member, and president of many community and church organizations throughout the years. They include: Society of St. Vincent de Paul Risen Savior/Prince of Peace Conference, President of Deanery "B" Society of St. Vincent de Paul, NM Watercolor Society, Breakfast Exchange Club, Lobo Club, Duke City Exchange Club, and the NM Australian Shepherd Club. He was a dedicated fan of the UNM Lobos, Chicago Cubs, and the Green Bay Packers. As a recruiter for the UNM Lobo Club, Marv was awarded the "Red Jacket" for his dedication to their club.
Marvin was a "box" sales associate for 48 years, selling corrugated shipping containers and had many loyal customers who were with him for many years. He was working at Aztec Discount Supply Co. up to a month before his passing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Florence (Seyller) and Alphonse; and his brothers, Allen and Duane.
Marv is survived by his children, Erika (Bryan) Feerer, Elizabeth Schneider, and Michael (Jessica) Schneider; six grandchildren: Brandon, Rayna, Hunter, Maya, Johanna and Michelle; sister, Jan (Chris) Glintborg; and his brothers, Marlowe (Linda), Lawrence "Larry" (Mary) and Kenneth James "Jim" (Bonnie).
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