Marian J. Schneider, of Kiel, formerly of Collins, passed away on her 94th birthday, February 25, 2026 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton.  Marian was born February 25, 1932, in Collins, daughter of the late Raymond and Norma (Broehm) Schmahl.  She attended North Division High School, Milwaukee and graduated from Kiel High School in 1949.  She was a proud graduate of the University of Wisconsin Manitowoc in 2008.

Marian was employed at Holy Family Hospital and Aluminum Goods, both in Manitowoc, prior to her marriage.  On May 27, 1950, she married Gilbert T. Schneider at St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Kiel.  They lived in School Hill until 1958, when they moved to Collins. Gilbert and Marian farmed in the Collins area for many years.  Marian raised her family and was active in many civic organizations. Gilbert preceded her in death on September 27, 1989. As her children grew older she was employed at Valders School as a teacher's aide.  She also acquired her real estate broker license and operated her own real estate business.  Marian also attained her insurance agent's license and ran her own insurance agency. During that time she was the board secretary at Manitowoc Mutual Insurance Company for 11 years.  Additionally, she was the Town of Rockland Supervisor for 6 years and worked 18 years on the Manitowoc County Board of Adjustment.   Marian moved to Kiel in 2020.

Marian was an active member of St. Peter UCC, Kiel, teaching Sunday School and serving on the Consistory with a term as President.  She was an avid reader and acquired a great knowledge of politics and history, which she enjoyed discussing with others. She was a longtime member of the Manitowoc County Historical Society. Marian enjoyed playing Sheepshead, writing letters to her pen pals, doing crossword puzzles, baking and cooking.

Marian is survived by her children, Mary Bergene, Lisa (Larry) Buvid and Susan (Michael) Snell; her grandchildren, Nicole (Jared) Nishida, Sara (Yakup) Bayram, Maria (Bryan) Monahan, Zachary Buvid, Blake (Caitlyn) Buvid, Courtney Buvid, Olivia (Jacob) Buvid-Staude, Matthew (River) Reiner and Kate Reiner; 10 great-grandchildren, her sister, Janet Meyer along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two infant sons, two infant daughters, a son-in-law, Jerrold Bergene, a great-grandson, Calvin Monahan, a sister, Arlene (George) Yunger, sisters-in-law, Valetta (LeRoy) Quandt and Aurelia (Anton) Stiefvater and a brother-in-law, Lee Meyer.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 2, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter's UCC (424 Fremont Street, Kiel).  Visitation will be held on Monday, at the church, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.

The family would like to thank the Kiel Ambulance Service for all their help.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in her name.