Mark C. Schneider Obituary (1954 - 2023)

Mark C. Schneider, at age 69, of Weslaco, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on December 20th at his daughter's home in Erie, Colorado. Born on January 23, 1954, in Menomonie, WI, to Eugene and Audrey Schneider, Mark was a proud native of Menomonie. A 1972 graduate of Menomonie High School, Mark soon enlisted in the US Navy, serving his country from 1972 to 1975. He was stationed on the USS Jason AR-8 repair ship in San Diego, California, as a Hull Technician, and achieved the rank of HT-3. His service included travels to many locations, including Hawaii and various places in the West Pacific. On August 7, 1976, Mark married Jennifer Hintzman at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Menomonie. Together, they raised their twin sons, Adam and Jason, and daughter, Carrie, in Knapp, WI, until their retirement in 2017. Mark's career as a welder spanned over four decades, culminating in his retirement from Niro, where he worked for 36 and a half years. Mark and Jennifer enjoyed their retirement years by splitting their time between Weslaco, Texas, during winters and Aitkin, Minnesota, during summers. He had a strong Christian faith and had a profound love for his family and his many dogs over the years. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, and family time, and he was an avid Green Bay Packers fan. Mark also had a fondness for hats, collecting them from many of the places he visited over the years. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 47 years, Jennifer; brother, Thomas Schneider; children, Jason Schneider, Adam (Jennifer) Schneider, and Carrie (Jesse) Lorince; grandchildren Whitney Carrol and significant other Justin Ball, Trevelyan Schneider and significant other Amelia Zech, Madellyn Schneider, Audrianna Schneider, Brayah Lorince, and Linley Lorince. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Audrey (Miller) Schneider, his sister Eda Jean, and brother Timothy Schneider, as well as his in-laws James and Alice Hintzman, brother-in-law Joel Hintzman, and sister-in-law Rhonda Schneider. A Memorial Service will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 11, 2023, at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie, WI, with Pastor Kyle Gunderson officiating. Visitation will be held from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Mark will be laid to rest with a full military burial at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner, WI, this coming summer. Forever in our hearts, Mark's spirit will be remembered and cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing him. To share a memory, please visit obituaries at www.olsonfuneral.com