Virginia E. Schneider, 80, of Kiel died Monday evening July 8, 2024 with her loving family at her side. She was born on August 24, 1943 in Sheboygan, daughter of the late Paul and Agnes (Mahloch) Garbe. Virginia attended SS Peter and Paul Catholic School and graduated from Kiel High School. On October 12, 1963 she was united in marriage to Kenneth Schneider at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Virginia took great pride in raising her family and taking care of her home. She later worked at Seifert Manufacturing and then Tecumseh Products, New Holstein for 13 years until her retirement in 2000. In her free time she enjoyed doing puzzle books, gardening and spending time with her family, especially cooking for her grandchildren.

She will be missed by her loving husband of 60 years; Ken, 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 and Vernalyn Duchow with baby Duchow on the way. Further survived by her sisters; Dorothy (Ralph) Manz, Rosie (Bob) Williams, Kathryn (Ernie) Dyer, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; Lynn (Kathy) Bignell, Ron (Mary Ann) Schneider, Arlene Schneider, Mari (David) Ingraham along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a sisters; Patricia Bignell and a brother; Paul Garbe Jr., brother-in-law; Frank Schneider, her father-in-law and mothers-in-law; Lambert Schneider, Anita Schneider and Rose Schneider.

According to her wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 3:00pm on Saturday July13, 2024 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.

Virginia's family would like to thank the caring nurses and staff at Ascension Calumet Hospital for all the care and compassion given to Virginia. In Lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in her name.