Walter J. Schneider

	A funeral Mass for Walter J. Schneider, 76, was celebrated Saturday, January 4, 2003 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Du Quoin.  There was no visitation.  Interment was in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
	Mr. Schneider died Monday, December 30, 2002 at St. Alexis Hospital in Hoffman Estates.  He was born March 31, 1926 in Du Quoin.  He and his wife have resided in Du Quoin since he retired in 1984.
	Mr. Schneider was a 31-year resident of Hammond, Indiana, where he served as a school teacher for the entire time.  He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.  He was a member of Knights of Columbus Council #1298 in Du Quoin.
	Surviving are his living wife, Loretta C. (Crider) Schneider, whom he married August 16, 1948 in Du Quoin; children, Linda Harris of Arlington Heights and Robert (Clarissa)  Schneider of St. John, Indiana; grandchildren, Jennifer and Jason Harris and Matthew Schneider; sisters and brother, Cleopha McNeely of Hot Springs, Arkansas, Eugene Schneider of Garnderville, Nevada and Ida Hess of Christopher and several nieces and nephews.
	He was preceded in death by his parents, the late I.W. and Ida Schneider and his step-mother, Mary Buettner.
	Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church Building Fund in Du Quoin or to the charity of your choice.
	Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd. was in charge of arrangements.
