Daniel P. Schneider 1864-1914

SCHNEIDER, MICHAEL

Posted By: Judy Kelley, volunteer (email)
Date: 7/16/2010 at 18:57:28

Source: LCHS scrapbook

Daniel P. Schneider Succumbs to Stroke of Apoplexy

Daniel P. Schneider was born in Grandview township, Louisa county, May 13, 1864, and died at his home in Port Louisa township, January 10, 1914, aged 49 years, 7 months, and 21 days. He was the youngest son of Louis and Elizabeth Schneider.

On September 30, 1886, he was united in marriage to Mary Elizabeth Michael, of Port Louisa township, who survives him. This union was blessed with the birth of eight children, all of whom are now living. They are: Jessie Verne, Lewis Leslie, Liston Clyde, Franklin Wayne, Mildred May, Earl Michael, Karl Leland and Quinten Lamoine, all of whom are living in the parental home with the exception of two, Lewis Leslie of Grandview, and Franklin Wayne of Davenport. He is also survived by one sister and two brothers, Mrs. J.Z. Schneider of Grandview, Henry W. of Wapello, and George J. of Port Louisa township.

The deceased had apparently been strong and healthy until about two years ago, when he was taken with glandular fever, from which he never fully recovered, but had been about his work as usual until the afternoon of Monday, Jan. 5th, when he was suddenly stricken with paralysis. He seemed to realize his condition and to know that this was his last sickness.

He was a man of gentle spirit who loved his family with a devotion as only a true father knows. His life was one unselfish devotion to his home and family, for he lived and toiled with love and patience to bless his home and children.

By his life he left a heritage of a father's love that will be treasured above all other gifts on earth, by all those who survive him. He stood high in the community as a citizen. The general voice of the people who have known him from his birth bespeaks him as a man of integrity, of manifold kindness; his friends and neighbors tell of his gentle and unselfish ways, his tender solicitude in time of trouble, and at all times a kind neighbor and a true friend.

"It was so sudden, our white lips said,
How we shall miss him, the beautiful dead.
Who takes the place of the precious one fled?
But God knoweth best.
We know He watches the sparrows that fall,
Hears the sad cry of the gr'eved hearts that call:
Friends, wife, children, He loveth them all.
We can trust for the rest."