Clarence ''Clancy'' J. Schneider

Schneider, Clarence J. ''Clancy'' 76 years young, left this world November 9, 2007. Leaving behind his loving wife of 49 + years, Rita (Nee Drach) Schneider. Four sons Jeffery (Fiancee Lorie Jackson), Edward, William (Jayne) and Wayne. Two daughters Lea (the late Bruce) Salter and Debra (Scott) Ratkowski. Seven grandchildren, Jason, Erinn, Bethany and Megan Schneider, Matthew and Monique Schneider and Rebecca (Reebee) Ratkowski. Also surviving are his brothers Arnold (Mary), Lyle (Carole) and Merlin (LaVerne) and sister JoAnne (Wilbur) McGauvran and brother-in-law Lowell Peterson. Preceded in death by his parents Arnold and Rosina (nee Nowatzki) Schneider, brother Lester and sister Wiletta Peterson. Further survived by many other close relatives and friends. Clarence loved tending to his vegetable and flower gardens even after suffering a major stroke ten years ago. Visitation at the Funeral Home on Thursday November 15 from 4-7 PM. Funeral services Friday November 16, 10:30 AM at the MAX A. SASS & SONS GREENRIDGE CHAPEL. Interment Good Hope Cemetery. Flowers or memorials to the American Heart Association appreciated