MELVIN WILLIAM SCHNEIDER

MELVIN W. SCHNEIDER

Melvin William Schneider, 68, Dazey, ND died Sunday October 6th, 2024 at his home.

Melvin was born July 30, 1956 at Mercy Hospital in Valley City, ND the son of Francis and Loretta (Quick) Schneider. Melvin was baptized and confirmed at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Dazey, ND. He grew up on a farm near Dazey. He attended school at Dazey and North Central of Barnes. He joined the Marine Corp and served from 1974 - 1976. He later joined the Army National Guard and served from 1978 - 1994. Melvin worked Construction, Local Grain Elevators and at the Quick and Broten Farms.

Melvin married Kristi (Kronebusch) on June 18th, 1977 at Sacred Heart Church in Sanborn, ND. They made their home in Dazey until 1999 then moved out to the country west of Dazey. Melvin was a man of few words, enjoyed being outside and Sunday Dinners with his family.

Melvin is survived by his wife Kristi, his children Corey (Melissa) Schneider, Hannaford, ND; Katie Smith, Valley City, ND; Kelli Schneider, Valley City, ND. Grandchildren: Kaylee and Kaycee Smith, Tucker, Colton and Loretta Schneider and Jake Bromstad, brothers: Carl (Brenda) Schneider, Cooperstown, ND, Lee (Sandi) Schneider, Dazey, ND. Sisters: Francine Barnett, West Fargo, ND, Gladys (Daryl) Spletstoser, Sedona, AZ. Mary Schneider (Kenny Heinze), Dazey, ND. Mother in law Sharon Kronebusch, Sanborn, ND. Brother and Sister in laws: Bob Kronebusch, Golden, CO, Dean Kronebusch, Jamestown, ND, Matt Kronebusch, Rogers, ND Mark (Stacy) Kronebusch, Beaver Dam, WI. Susan (Gary) McClaflin, Tower City, ND, Nancy (Terry) Bryn, Dazey, ND, Fay (Cal) Kopp, Bismarck, ND, Diane (Jim) Nelson, West Fargo, ND, Carrie Kronebusch, St. Michael, MN.

Melvin was preceded in death by his parents Francis and Loretta Schneider, brothers in law Frank Barnett, Paul Kronebusch and father in law James Kronebusch. 

The Family would like to extend a special thank you to City-County Health, Valley City, ND and CHI Health at Home, Valley City, ND for their care of Melvin.

A Celebration of Life will be Friday, October 11, 2024 at 10:30 am in Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Dazey, ND. Visitation will be one hour before services. Interment will be in the Dazey Cemetery, Dazey, ND.