John J. Schneider

John J. Schneider, 88, formerly of the New Lenox, Joliet and Coal City areas, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020, at Park Pointe in Morris.
He was born Aug. 24, 1931, at home on the family farm in New Lenox, the son of George and Clara (Eich) Schneider.
John was a veteran of the Korean War where he served as an Air Force Staff Sergeant. He was a retiree of Northern Illinois Gas Co. He was a Charter Member of the Knights of Columbus #4400, a member of Cantigny VFW #367, and Ceco Recreation Club. John was instrumental in the start-up and continued operation of the Joliet Knights of Columbus Friday night fish fry from the early 1960's into the 1980's.
John was a graduate of Joliet Catholic High School class of 1949 and Joliet Junior College. He was also known to friends as “Duke” and “Big John.” His greatest joy in life was being an avid sportsman, and taught his love for fishing and hunting to his sons, grandchildren and nephews. Throughout his life he also enjoyed gardening, dancing, playing cards and cooking. John was very sociable and lived life to the fullest.
He is survived by his daughter, Kathryn (Thomas) Pouk and sons, Brian (Jane) Schneider and Edward (Robin) Schneider; grandchildren: Krista Davis, Ryan (Kelly) Hitt, Mitchell (April) Schneider, Nicholas Schneider, Justin Engelman, Joshua (Nichole) Engelman and Elizabeth (Dustin) Heath; 13 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews, and sister-in-law, Marge Berens.
John was preceded in death by his parents, George and Clara (Eich) Schneider; siblings: Edward (Mildred) Berens, Alice (Maurice) Ardaugh, Francis (Marge) Berens, Lavern (Mardel) Schneider, Irma (Harlow) Fox, Doris (John) Smego and twin brother, James (Raquel) Schneider.
Visitation will be held at Fruland Funeral Home, 121 W. Jefferson Street, Morris on Thursday, July 2, 2020 from 4 to 7 p.m. A public memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Safe social distancing measures will be practiced. Private memorial services will be held at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL on July 3, 2020.
The family would like to thank the Joliet Area Hospice for their committed service and continued care for John, as well as the staff at The Gardens and Park Pointe Rehabilitation Center in Morris.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Joliet Area Hospice would be greatly appreciated.
For more information or to sign the online guestbook log onto www.frulandfuneralhome. com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Fruland Funeral Home in Morris.

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