Submitted by Nadine Hardin

Name in Obituary:  Rose A. Schneider

Names mentioned:  Schneider, Scheidl, Goepfrich, Strantz, Walsh, Freeman, Schneidel

South Bend Tribune, Obituaries; Friday, September 1, 2000.

Rose A. Schneider (March 3, 1917 - Aug. 30, 2000)

Rose A. Schneider, 83, of 2120 Morehouse Avenue, Elkhart, Ind., passed away after an illness at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 30, in the Valley View Health Care Center.

Rose was born on March 3, 1917, in South Bend, Ind., to the late Joseph and Ann (Scheidl) Goepfrich. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Margaret Lafever and Marie Strantz; and by two brothers, Joe and Albert Goepfrich.

She married Alex J. Schneider in June 1937, in South Bend. He survives. She is also survived by two daughters, Mrs. Frank (Theresa Walsh) Freeman of Mishawaka, Ind., and Mrs. Horst (Joan) Schneidel of North Vernon, Ind.; and by 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

She was a homemaker. Mrs. Schneider was a member of St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church, was a member of the Rosary and Altar Societies of the church, and the Legion of Mary. She was a Eucharistic minister and ministered to the nursing homes. Rose was involved with the girl scouts for over 50 years, and was known as "Beaver" among the scouts. She was also the family historian, and enjoyed writing poetry.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today, Sept. 1, in the Westbrook-Metz & Clouse Funeral Home. A vigil service will be held at 4 p.m. today in the funeral home.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 2, in St. Thomas Catholic Church, with Rev. Joseph Rulli, pastor, St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church, officiating. Burial will follow at St. Vincent's Cemetery, Elkhart, Ind.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church and School.