Richard Carl “Dick” Schneider, age 67 years of New Park, PA passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2013 after a lengthy illness. He was the loving husband of Barbara J. (Bobby Jo) Morris Schneider to whom he was married for 43 years.

Dick was born in Ridley Park, PA on June 17, 1946 a son of the late Carl L. and Evelyn (Simmons) Schneider. He grew up in the area of Friedensburg, PA and graduated from Blue Mountain High School, class of 1964. Dick attended Penn State University (1964-1967). He worked in the field of heavy highway construction for over 40 years. For most of those years Dick was employed by S.J. Groves & Co. which later became I.A. Holdings Co. In 2003 he retired from Facchina Construction Co. after completing a project at BWI Airport. No matter what Dick’s titled position, he always gave “an honest day’s work for an honest day’s pay”. He was an honorable man who took great pride in whatever job he was doing.

Throughout his life Dick pursued many interest/hobbies. As a boy, he was a trapper and hunter. He enjoyed deep sea fishing. He was active in sports and played softball for his church’s team years ago. After moving to New Park, PA he became a member of Muddy Creek/Forks Historical Railroad Association and was a train conductor at the site for a period of time. He actively supported the Mason-Dixon Food Locker program for the past 25 years.

In addition to his wife, Dick is survived by:
Two sons:
Timothy C. Schneider and his wife Barbara of Delta, PA
Andrew J. Schneider of New Park, PA who moved home in May 2013 to lovingly care and support his father.

One brother, John R. Schneider and his wife Beverly of Orwigsburg, PA

Two granddaughters:
Maria A. and Noa A. Schneider of Delta, PA

Sister-in-Law, Linda J. (Morris) Miller of Maryville, TN

He was preceded in death by his youngest brother, Carl E. “Bud” Schneider and his dear nephew Brian Schneider.

Dick loved his entire family and they, in turn, loved him.

A memorial service for Dick will be held on Friday, August 16, 2013 at the Harkins Funeral Home, 600 Main Street, Delta, PA.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 12 Noon.

The service will begin directly following the visitation at 12 Noon.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate contributions to the Mason-Dixon Food Locker, 5 Pendyrus Street, Delta, PA 17314.

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