Kenneth F. Schneider, 83, of Kiel died Thursday May 29, 2025 at his home. He was born on August 28, 1941 in Sheboygan son of the late Lambert and Anita (Muehlbauer) Schneider. Ken attended school in St. Ann and later Kiel High School. Ken was a veteran of the Army National Guard. He was assigned to the 1095th Transportation Company.

On October 12, 1963 he was united in marriage to Virginia Garbe at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel. She preceded him in death on July 8, 2024 after 60 years of marriage. He was a dedicated employee of Tecumseh Products, New Holstein until his retirement after 40 years. During that time he also was a member of the Kiel Lions and was on the Kiel Police Reserve. In his free time he enjoyed gardening, helping his kids with their projects, playing with his grandchildren and great grandchildren and watching the birds. He also enjoyed visiting with the neighbors and taking his scooter out for a ride.

He will be missed by his children; Jerry (Tammy) Schneider, Karen (Tom) Ditter, Sharon Schneider, grandchildren; Kelsey (Jared) Duchow, Kayla (special friend JD Hendzel) Schneider, Alicia (Al) Baier, Anita (Brian) Hauser, great grandchildren; Chloe Baier, Lorraine, Vernalyn and Oliver Duchow. Further survived by his brother; Ron (Mary Ann) Schneider, sister; Mari (David) Ingraham, his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; Arlene Schneider, Dorothy (Ralph) Manz, Rosie (Bob) Williams, Kathryn (Ernie) Dyer, Lynn (Kathy) Bignell along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Lambert and Anita Schneider, step mother; Rose Schneider, brother; Frank Schneider, sister; Mary, sister-in-law; Patricia Bignell, a brother-in-law; Paul Garbe Jr., his father-in-law and mother-in-law; Paul and Agnes (Mahloch) Garbe

According to his wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 3:00pm on Saturday June 7, 2025 at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt-DeTroye Funeral Home (815 6th St. Kiel) A time of visitation will take place at the funeral home on Saturday from 1:00pm until the time of services at 3:00pm. Burial will follow in the SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church Cemetery.

Ken's family would like to thank the Kristel Heights Condo neighborhood for all their help this past year. They would also like to thank the Kiel Lions for their service to Ken these past years.