Clarence A. Schneider
Clarence A. Schneider age 87 of Eau Galle died Sunday June 4, 2017 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire.
Clarence was born September 10, 1929 at home at Eagle Point, rural Bloomer. He was the son of Frank and Anna (Geissler) Schneider. He served in the U.S. Army for two years. In his younger years, Clarence worked at Eau Galle Cheese Factory, Red Dot (Lay’s), and Walters Brewing. He married Carolyn Schue June 2, 1953 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Rock Falls. They later moved to Eau Claire where they owned and operated the Chicken Hut Restaurants for 50 years and is now known as Randy’s Family Restaurant, and is owned by his son. In 1985, they retired and moved to Eau Galle where he has remained the rest of his life.
Clarence and Carolyn enjoyed living on Lake Eau Galle and spending their winters in Texas. For the last 30 years Clarence had a passion for Lake Eau Galle and working with the Eau Galle Sportsman Club to help maintain Lake Eau Galle.
Clarence is survived by his children, Kathleen (Thomas) Bowman of River Falls, Richard (Dayna), Randy (Laura), Robert (Linda) all of Eau Claire, Ronald (Karen) of Rock Falls, 15 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, a sister, Diane Weber of Trego, numerous nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Carolyn in 2010, a granddaughter Chantel, four brothers, Marvin, Roland, Herbert and Gerald and one sister Marge Weiss.
In lieu of flowers the family request memorials in Clarence’s name, be made to the Eau Galle Sportsman Club, N321 County Rd. D, Eau Galle, WI 54737.
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Thursday June 8, 2017 at St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Eau Galle with Rev. Jerry Hoeser officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rock Falls.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 PM Wednesday at the Rhiel Funeral Home in Durand and one hour prior to services at the church on Thursday.
Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Durand is serving the family.
Online condolences may be made at www.rhielfuneralhome.com.
