Carol Jean Schneider

Carol Jean Schneider, 87, of Wapakoneta, died 6:50 p.m., Thur. Jan. 30, 2025, at the St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, with her loving family at her side. She was born Dec. 2, 1937, in Pusheta Twp., Aug. Co., OH, the daughter of William G. “Bill” & J. Lucille “Shorty” (Harshbarger) Kaeck, who preceded her in death. On Dec. 2, 1967, she married Larry L. Schneider, and he survives. Other survivors include, 2 daughters, Elaine (Mike) Kinstle, Wapakoneta, Elisha (Jason) Neumeier, Wapakoneta: a step-son, Timothy (Kathy) Schneider, New Knoxville, OH, a step-son-in-law, Ken Bailey & Beth, Belle Center, OH, 5 grandchildren, Hillary Kinstle & Marshall, Haley (Austin) Thomas, Zachary (Sydni) Neumeier, Kierstyn Neumeier & Connor, Kayla Neumeier & Julian; 4 step-grandchildren, Jaime Chinn & Bill, Brooke (Eric) Oen, Ryan Owlsey, Chris (Melissa) Owsley; 10 great grandchildren, Allison & Samantha Chinn, Ella & Emily Owsley, Parker Thuman, Lucas Owsley, Evelyn Oen, Maci, Mercedes, & Maddux Thomas; siblings, Ralph (Phyllis-dec) Kaeck, Alfred (Norma) Kaeck, John (Darlene) Kaeck, Jim (Deb) Kaeck, Pat-dec (Marc) Wiley, Becky (Ron) Elsass; sisters-in-law & brothers-in-law, Richard-dec (Mickey) Schneider, Barbara (Dan) Gurba, Wapakoneta; numerous cousins, nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Ellen Schneider, and a step-daughter, Cindy Bailey. Carol retired in 2000 from the former Wapakoneta Machine Co., after 35 years of service. She later worked at TSC, Wapakoneta. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Pusheta Rd., Wapakoneta, and a 1955 graduate of Blume High School. Carol enjoyed eating out, reading, playing cards and bingo, and baking. Funeral services will by 10:00 a.m., Mon. Feb. 3, 2025, at the Eley Funeral Home & Crematory, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta, Pastor Thomas Chamberlain officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery, Wapakoneta. The family will receive friends from 2-6 p.m., Sunday and 1 hour prior to the service Monday, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be directed to the St. John’s Lutheran Church or St. Rita’s Hospice. Condolences may be expressed at www.eleyfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.

Carol Jean Schneider

December 2, 1937 - January 30, 2025