Thomas R. Schneider

	Thomas R. Schneider, 56, of DuQuoin, passed away at 9:50 p.m. on Monday, August 14, 2000 at St. Louis University Hospital.
	Mr. Schneider was the owner of the Dairy Queen in DuQuoin.  He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.  He belonged to the American Legion, VFW, Knights of Columbus, NRA, National Defense Executive Reserve and he was an avid DuQuoin High School Sports fan.  He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War.
	Mr. Schneider was born October 6, 1943 at Vergennes, the son of Thomas E. and Virginia (Owens) Schneider.  He married Phyllis Hottes on June 25, 1966 at DuQuoin.
	Surviving are his wife, Phyllis Schneider of DuQuoin; one son, Michael Schneider of DuQuoin; one daughter, Lee Furry of DuQuoin, his mother, Virginia Schneider of DuQuoin; one brother, Roger D. Schneider of DuQuoin; one sister, Connie Walk of Neoga and two granddaughters, Hailey and Karlyn.
	He was preceded in death by his father.
	Funeral services were Thursday, August 17 at 11 a.m. at Neal-McClure Memorial Chapel with Rev. Msgr. Harry Jerome officiating.  Interment was in Sacred Heart Cemetery at DuQuoin.
	Visitation was at Neal-McClure Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 16 from 6 until 8 p.m. and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. until time of service.
	Memorials may be made to the DuQuoin High School Athletic Department.
