David LeRoy Schneider, Sr.

David LeRoy Schneider, Sr.

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June 14, 1944 - February 20, 2023

David LeRoy Schneider, Sr. passed away peacefully at St. Luke’s Living Center in Marion, KS on February 20, 2023, at the age of 78. He was born June 14th, 1944 in a farmhouse in Hunter, KS to Benjamin and Eulalah Schneider.

At the age of 18, David began his career at KP&L in Abilene, KS as part of their three-year apprenticeship program. This is where he developed the passion and love for his craft, often mentioning ‘there is nothing else I’d rather be doing.’ After a short stay in Abilene, KS he moved to Lincolnville, KS and continued working for KP&L as a power lineman, ultimately spending his entire 40-year career with them.

Some of the things David enjoyed doing included farm pond fishing for catfish, spending weekends camping with his family and friends at the lake, water skiing, bowling, and being active at his church. His two favorite sports teams were the Kansas City Royals and Kansas City Chiefs, spending several Saturdays at Royals’ games. Monday night family tradition involved watching football, making popcorn balls, and having a Pepsi.

David also spent several years serving his community as the mayor of Lincolnville.

He is survived by his three children, daughter Wendy Weyand, daughter Renee (Jim) Koehn, son David (Lacinda) Schneider, two granddaughters Chérie Weyand and Rachel Weyand,  great-granddaughter Brynlee Taylor, and sister Wilma Rauscher.

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