Henry Schneider

Henry "Hank" Schneider, age 71 of Rolla, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2015, at the Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla. Henry was born on July 21, 1944 in St. Louis, a son to the late Henry and Edna (Shiele) Schneider. On July 14, 1980, Henry was united in marriage to Virginia "Ginger" (Rhodes) Schneider, who survives at their home. Henry was a member of the United Methodist Church in Rolla.  Henry enlisted in the United State Navy and served in Vietnam.  Henry went on to work for the Missouri State Parks, Army Corp of Engineers and retired from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service after more than 20 years. Henry enjoyed travelling, photographing wildlife, feeding birds, tracking investments and playing with his yellow lab, Lady Barkly. In addition to his wife of 35 years, Henry is survived by two daughters, Kristi Cable and her husband Tony of Springfield and Katherine Pogatshnik and her husband Adam of Chillicothe; 5 grandchildren and a sister, Joann Oh and her husband Han Soo of Colorado Springs.   In lieu of flowers/gifts, donations may be made to G.R.A.C.E. (Greater Rolla area charitable enterprise -http://www.gracerolla.org/general-information/) or the Rolla animal shelter, please specify "building fund". (http://www.rollacity.org/police/animal.shtml) Cremation Services are under the direction of Rolla Cremation and Memorial.       www.rollacremation.com