Carl F. Schneider, 94, passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021 at the Western Nebraska Veterans Home in Scottsbluff. His visitation will be held from 8:30 am until the service time at the church. His funeral service will be held at 10 am on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church with Reverend Allen Strawn officiating. The service will be livestreamed on the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Bridgeport, NE facebook page. Interment with military honors by the Nebraska National Guard Honor Guard and the Bridgeport Sons Of The American Legion Honor Guard will follow at the Redington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made in Carl’s honor to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church PO Box 40 Bridgeport, NE 69336 or Festival of Hope PO Box 377 Scottsbluff, NE 69363. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the Schneider Family 8150 Rd 74 Bridgeport, NE 69336 or left on his Tribute Page at www.bridgeportmemorialchapel.com
Carl was born at his parents, Charles and Henrietta (Lipska) Schneider, farm home north of Redington, Nebraska on May 3, 1927. He completed his 8th grade education at Morrill County District 11 log school house at Redington. He attended high school at Sidney St. Patrick’s Academy and Bridgeport District 63, graduating in 1945 from Bridgeport. Shortly after graduation, he entered the U.S. Army courtesy greetings from the President of the United States. He served until December 1946 when he was honorably discharged with recommendation for further service.
Carl returned to the family farm to assist his elderly parents with the farm and began farm operations with his brother. He met and dated Kathryn Asmus. His heart and mind told him “this lady is right.” She accepted his proposal and they were married February 28, 1948 at Bayard, Nebraska. 5 sons were born to the couple.
Carl and Kathryn purchased the farm from his mother and with willing and capable hands of wife and boys the dryland farm became a pump irrigation farm, to supply the needs of the family. School, 4-H, FFA activities, and projects became a family affair. Carl was capable of repairing, welding, and providing the mechanical needs of the farm. He assisted and encouraged the boys to learn those skills as well. He had a profound love for the family, soil, crops, livestock, and other creatures in this nation in which one may pursue their dreams.
Carl attended high school classes at Sidney St. Patrick’s Academy. Carl was part of many boards, organizations and volunteer services, was certified in Nebraska as a Hunter Safety Instructor and Professional Substance Abuse Counselor. Carl earned an Associate of Arts Degree in Human Services at the age55 and was elected to Who’s Who Among Students at American Junior College.
In 2006 Kathryn and Carl moved to Bridgeport leaving the home where he was born nearly 80 years before. The Lord called Kathryn home in 2012 and Carl applied for admission to Western Nebraska Veterans Home and was accepted in 2013 nearly a year after her passing. He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.
Those who mourn are sons and their wives Harvey (Jessie) or Orange Park, FL, James (JoAnn) of Morrill, Robert (Rhonda) of Bridgeport; daughters-in-law Debra of Bridgeport and Donna of Minatare; numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren; and many other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Kathryn of 64 years; parents; sons Larry and Everett; grandson Riley Schneider; granddaughter Leizza Schneider; brothers and their wives Henry (Theda) and John (Alice); daughter-in-law Becky (Olsen); and great-granddaughters Micki Schneider and Briar Stuart
