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Ervin Cletus “Penny” Schneider

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Birth	:	23 Sep 1923 Melcher-Dallas, Marion County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	24 Mar 2011 Pleasantville, Marion County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Hopewell Cemetery, Downs, McLean County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.3996240, -88.8712190
Description	:	**IN LOVING MEMORY OF** Ervin "Penny" Schneider was born September 23, 1923, to Victor and Myrtle (Spaulding). Penny farmed and hauled coal in the Melcher-Dallas area in the early 60's. He worked at the Melcher-Dallas Lumberyard, Bingham Feed & Grain, and dug graves by hand for over 40 years. He is the only one that dug his own grave and kept it in the top of the garage until he needed to use it. Penny enjoyed square dancing, frequent trips to Kansas to visit his friend Betty Scheve, and playing with his great grandchildren. He also enjoyed playing solo. Penny passed away... Read More	**IN LOVING MEMORY OF** Ervin "Penny" Schneider was born September 23, 1923, to Victor and Myrtle (Spaulding). Penny farmed and hauled coal in the Melcher-Dallas area in the early 60's. He worked at the Melcher-Dallas Lumberyard, Bingham Feed & Grain, and dug graves by hand for over 40 years. He is the only one that dug his own grave and kept it in the top of the garage until he needed to use it. Penny enjoyed square dancing, frequent trips to Kansas to visit his friend Betty Scheve, and playing with his great grandchildren. He also enjoyed playing solo. Penny passed away March 24, 2011 at the Pleasant Care Center in Pleasantville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Geneva; daughter, Marge Gass; son, Harold Schneider; and siblings: Ed Schneider, Charlie Schneider, and Evelyn Capaul. Internment at the Bauer Cemetery.

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Ervin Cletus “Penny” Schneider's memorial is located at: Hopewell Cemetery, Downs, McLean County, USA.
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Ervin Cletus “Penny” Schneider death on 24 Mar 2011 in Pleasantville, Marion County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 40.3996240
Longitude: -88.8712190

Family Members:

Parent

Victor Anthony Schneider

(1892 - 1957)

Myrtle Irene Spaulding Schneider

(1897 - 1968)

Spouse

Geneva Scheve Schneider

(1927 - 1992)

Siblings

Donald Sylvester Schneider

(1926 - 1926)

Rosemary “Rosie” Schneider Babcock

(1938 - 2021)

Children

Harold F. Schneider

(1949 - 2000)

Marjorie A. Schneider Gass

(1951 - 1994)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Hopewell Cemetery
Downs, McLean County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3996240, -88.8712190

2. Barnett Farm Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.3995100, -88.8926120

3. Garr Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.4008500, -88.8344190

4. Bishop Cemetery
Downs, McLean County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4207993, -88.9028015

5. Pleasant Grove Cemetery
Downs, McLean County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4285202, -88.8456802

6. Diamond Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.3819389, -88.9144363

7. Creel Cemetery
McLean County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4223180, -88.8213300

8. Lebo Cemetery
Downs, McLean County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4075012, -88.8091660

9. Peasley Cemetery
Downs, McLean County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3450012, -88.8963928

10. Rutledge Cemetery
Le Roy, McLean County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3414993, -88.8386002

11. Hoover Cemetery
McLean County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4485470, -88.8090560

12. Shiloh Cemetery
Heyworth, McLean County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3340569, -88.9295654

13. Woodlawn Cemetery
Bloomington, McLean County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4367485, -88.9645996

14. Stewart Cemetery
Randolph, McLean County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3645401, -88.9660492

15. Blooming Grove Cemetery
Bloomington, McLean County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4249992, -88.9732971

16. Gilmore Cemetery
Le Roy, McLean County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3403460, -88.7923840

17. Miller Cemetery
Heyworth, McLean County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3306007, -88.9462967

18. Friends Cemetery
Bentown, McLean County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4761086, -88.8050003

19. Price Cemetery
Bloomington, McLean County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4530067, -88.9710007

20. East Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery and Mausoleum
Bloomington, McLean County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4893990, -88.9263992

21. County Farm Cemetery
Bloomington, McLean County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4155998, -89.0008011

22. Grassy Ridge Cemetery
Bloomington, McLean County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4067001, -89.0028000

23. Bishop Cemetery
Heyworth, McLean County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3378920, -88.9756030

24. Saint Matthew's Episcopal Church Columbarium
Bloomington, McLean County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4741200, -88.9666250