Schneider, Willis Leroy, March 6, 1944- February 9, 2011 Billings Gazette Billings, MT 12 Feb 2011 ________________________________________ Willis Leroy Schneider, age 66, of Miles City passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at the Holy Rosary Hospital in Miles City. The oldest of eight children, Willie was born to Edwin and Esther (Bauer) Schneider in Mobridge, SD on March 6, 1944. His family moved to Miles City in 1954 where his father worked in the construction business. Willie proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from 1964 to 1968. He served with distinction in the Vietnam War and was a recipient of the Bronze Star. After receiving an honorary discharge from the military, he served 12 years with the National Guard. He attended schools in Mobridge and Miles City and graduated from MCC in 1976 with a mechanics degree, which he was very proud of. Following in his fathers footsteps, he was a member of the Local 400 and worked many years as a heavy equipment operator. Willie had a great love for the outdoors. He enjoyed the beauty of God's mountains and beautiful lakes and rivers, where he often hunted and fished with his wife, brothers, children, grandchildren and friends. Among his other interests were drawing, playing cards, shooting pool, western movies, remodeling homes and going out for coffee with his buddies but most of all he looked forward to family gatherings where he could enjoy the company of his children and watch his grandchildren play and grow. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, one sister and one son. Willie is survived by his wife Shelly Schneider of Miles City, MT; his sons: Brock "Boogie" Schneider of Miles City, MT, Doug (Sami) Schneider of Hettinger, ND, Robert Schneider of Miles City, MT and Willis Schneider of Miles City, MT; his daughter Jenny (Arik) Olson of Miles City, MT; his brothers: Ronald (Samantha) Schneider of Miles City, MT, Michael (Carol) Schneider of Miles City, MT, Greg (Beth) Schneider of Miles City, MT; his sisters: Dolly Schneider of Miles City, MT and Starla Williams of Miles City, MT; his grandchildren: Danielle (Aaron) Eustice, Jordan and Wyatt of Miles City, MT, Brittany and Colten of Fairview, MT, Casey of Grainfield, KS, D.J. of Jordan, MT and Keagan of Hettinger, ND; one great grandchild Brody of Miles City, MT, 7 nieces and nephews and one great nephew. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with family receiving friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Eastern Montana State Veteran's Cemetery with full military honors provided by VFW Post #1579. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.