Michael “Mike” A. Schneider

 

Michael A. Schneider, 56, of Stoddard, died peacefully in his home, September 2, 2020, comforted and cared for by his loving family.

Michael was born November 8, 1963, to Benedict andMarie (Gandyra) Schneider. Hemarriedhis highschool sweetheart, MarieAbts, June 2, 1984, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Arcadia. They shared a life full of faith, family and friends that many can only dream of.

Mike lived life to the fullest. He will be remembered for his reassuring hugs, sloppy kisses, endless one liners, love for classic cars (mainly AMC), his impeccable taste in music and a unique ability to say the most inappropriate thing at the most appropriate time! Most of all, he will be remembered for being a kind, comfortingandguiding light for so many families and friends after the loss of their loved ones. He loved funeral service and the reward of new friendships that came with it.

Mike is survived by his loving wife, Marie Schneider; three children: Amanda (Greg) Pittman of La Crosse, Adam (Gina Gentry) of La Crosse, Angela (Devan Johnson) of Stoddard; and twograndchildren:Cullen and Maddox Pittman. He is further survived by his mother, Marie (Frank) Klimek; his brothers: Steve Schneider of Arcadia, and Matt (Theresa) Klimek, of Inver Grove Heights, MN.; hisbrother-in-law,Clyde (Janet) Abts; and his nephew, Kyle (Melissa) Abts; and niece, Chelsey (Chad) Losinski. He was preceded in death by his father; and niece, Natasha Abts.

AFuneralMasswas held Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at 10:30 A.M., at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 1031 Main St., Onalaska. Msgr. Steven Kachel officiated. Burial was held at Catholic Cemetery in La Crosse. Family and friends could visit from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, September 7, 2020, at Blaschke & Schneider Funeral Home, 1501 West Ave. South, La Crosse, and from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass at Church on Tuesday. The funeral mass was available to live stream from St. Patrick’s website: https://www.stpatsonalaska.com.

At the family’s request, COVID-19 guidelines were observed. In memory of Mike, classic cars were encouraged for the funeral procession.

Memorials are preferred to The Aquinas Foundation.

Online condolences may be made at www.blaschkeschneider.com.

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