Walter was born December 3, 1920 near Gunter, Texas to the late Elo and Allie (Cole) Schneider. The family moved to Roy, New Mexico, where they farmed and raised cattle. They moved from New Mexico because of the dust bowl. They settled north of Howe; He graduated from Howe schools in 1938. After high school he worked on the family farm before joining the Civilian Conservation Corps. He enlisted in the Navy in 1942 and was stationed on the USS President Polk for 33 months. Walter participated in numerous operations while located in the Gilbert Islands, Marshall Islands, New Caledonia, Guadalcanal, Guam, New Guinea and the Philippines.
In 1950, he came back to Howe to help his dad put in a Grade A dairy. He bought the family farm located on the Bennett and Schneider roads. He developed the land by building 13 homes. He moved four military barracks that were 2500 square feet and remodeled and bricked them. He helped his family by making contractors out of six of his nephews that helped him construct the homes.
Mr. Schneider was avid runner, competing in several marathons well in to his 60s.. Schneider's hobby as a track coach began when his nine-year old daughter, Elaine, wanted to enter track meets. He entered her against boys since there wasn't a track team for girls in this area. This developed into the "Roadrunners" during the summers. It was a love and passion that created the seven-year story of the Roadrunners. And he did it all for free. He paid for everything and did it all on his own. He was a complete volunteer from the true essence of the word. He did it all because he loved it. This opportunity changed the lives of a lot of young ladies. Giving them the opportunity to compete and win.
Mr. Schneider is remembered for his generous sprit, always wanting to help others. He was instrumental in development and construction of the Howe Library and the Luella Water Board, donating land for the first well.
He is survived by a daughter, Elaine Schneider Lankford of Southmayd, son, Wayne Schneider of Kerens, sister, Betty Williams of Howe, four grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Elaine, two brothers, Norman and Glen Schneider, and four sisters, Eva Fuller, Jessie Hise, Aleta Elliott and Thema Stroud.
The family received friends at the Waldo Funeral Home in Sherman on Wednesday, April 3 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to the Howe Library.
In 1950, he came back to Howe to help his dad put in a Grade A dairy. He bought the family farm located on the Bennett and Schneider roads. He developed the land by building 13 homes. He moved four military barracks that were 2500 square feet and remodeled and bricked them. He helped his family by making contractors out of six of his nephews that helped him construct the homes.
Mr. Schneider was avid runner, competing in several marathons well in to his 60s.. Schneider's hobby as a track coach began when his nine-year old daughter, Elaine, wanted to enter track meets. He entered her against boys since there wasn't a track team for girls in this area. This developed into the "Roadrunners" during the summers. It was a love and passion that created the seven-year story of the Roadrunners. And he did it all for free. He paid for everything and did it all on his own. He was a complete volunteer from the true essence of the word. He did it all because he loved it. This opportunity changed the lives of a lot of young ladies. Giving them the opportunity to compete and win.
Mr. Schneider is remembered for his generous sprit, always wanting to help others. He was instrumental in development and construction of the Howe Library and the Luella Water Board, donating land for the first well.
He is survived by a daughter, Elaine Schneider Lankford of Southmayd, son, Wayne Schneider of Kerens, sister, Betty Williams of Howe, four grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Elaine, two brothers, Norman and Glen Schneider, and four sisters, Eva Fuller, Jessie Hise, Aleta Elliott and Thema Stroud.
The family received friends at the Waldo Funeral Home in Sherman on Wednesday, April 3 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to the Howe Library.
Walter was born December 3, 1920 near Gunter, Texas to the late Elo and Allie (Cole) Schneider. The family moved to Roy, New Mexico, where they farmed and raised cattle. They moved from New Mexico because of the dust bowl. They settled north of Howe; He graduated from Howe schools in 1938. After high school he worked on the family farm before joining the Civilian Conservation Corps. He enlisted in the Navy in 1942 and was stationed on the USS President Polk for 33 months. Walter participated in numerous operations while located in the Gilbert Islands, Marshall Islands, New Caledonia, Guadalcanal, Guam, New Guinea and the Philippines.
In 1950, he came back to Howe to help his dad put in a Grade A dairy. He bought the family farm located on the Bennett and Schneider roads. He developed the land by building 13 homes. He moved four military barracks that were 2500 square feet and remodeled and bricked them. He helped his family by making contractors out of six of his nephews that helped him construct the homes.
Mr. Schneider was avid runner, competing in several marathons well in to his 60s.. Schneider's hobby as a track coach began when his nine-year old daughter, Elaine, wanted to enter track meets. He entered her against boys since there wasn't a track team for girls in this area. This developed into the "Roadrunners" during the summers. It was a love and passion that created the seven-year story of the Roadrunners. And he did it all for free. He paid for everything and did it all on his own. He was a complete volunteer from the true essence of the word. He did it all because he loved it. This opportunity changed the lives of a lot of young ladies. Giving them the opportunity to compete and win.
Mr. Schneider is remembered for his generous sprit, always wanting to help others. He was instrumental in development and construction of the Howe Library and the Luella Water Board, donating land for the first well.
He is survived by a daughter, Elaine Schneider Lankford of Southmayd, son, Wayne Schneider of Kerens, sister, Betty Williams of Howe, four grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Elaine, two brothers, Norman and Glen Schneider, and four sisters, Eva Fuller, Jessie Hise, Aleta Elliott and Thema Stroud.
The family received friends at the Waldo Funeral Home in Sherman on Wednesday, April 3 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to the Howe Library.
In 1950, he came back to Howe to help his dad put in a Grade A dairy. He bought the family farm located on the Bennett and Schneider roads. He developed the land by building 13 homes. He moved four military barracks that were 2500 square feet and remodeled and bricked them. He helped his family by making contractors out of six of his nephews that helped him construct the homes.
Mr. Schneider was avid runner, competing in several marathons well in to his 60s.. Schneider's hobby as a track coach began when his nine-year old daughter, Elaine, wanted to enter track meets. He entered her against boys since there wasn't a track team for girls in this area. This developed into the "Roadrunners" during the summers. It was a love and passion that created the seven-year story of the Roadrunners. And he did it all for free. He paid for everything and did it all on his own. He was a complete volunteer from the true essence of the word. He did it all because he loved it. This opportunity changed the lives of a lot of young ladies. Giving them the opportunity to compete and win.
Mr. Schneider is remembered for his generous sprit, always wanting to help others. He was instrumental in development and construction of the Howe Library and the Luella Water Board, donating land for the first well.
He is survived by a daughter, Elaine Schneider Lankford of Southmayd, son, Wayne Schneider of Kerens, sister, Betty Williams of Howe, four grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Elaine, two brothers, Norman and Glen Schneider, and four sisters, Eva Fuller, Jessie Hise, Aleta Elliott and Thema Stroud.
The family received friends at the Waldo Funeral Home in Sherman on Wednesday, April 3 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to the Howe Library.
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