Joseph Donald Schneider

Joseph Donald Schneider, age 50, of Bowlus, MN, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2013, following a courageous fight against cancer.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, August 15, 2013, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Bowlus with Fr. John Odero officiating.A private interment will take place at a later date.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, August 14th at Emblom-Brenny Funeral Service in Little Falls, MN, with a Parish Prayer Service at 6:30 p.m.

Visitation will continue at the church on Thursday from 10:00 - 11:00 A.M.

Joseph Donald Schneider was born June 13, 1963 in Little Falls to Kathern (DeRosier) & Leo Schneider.Joe worked construction doing concrete work, drove semi, and worked auto mechanics.He also did various farm labor, wood work, and was always willing to lend a helping hand. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, four-wheeling, snowmobiling, and giving those he loved a hard time and joking around.Joseph suffered from Primary Biliary Cirrhosis for 15 years and was diagnosed with stage four liver cancer this spring.

Survivors include his mother, Kathern Schneider (Harvey Flaming) of Little Falls; his three children, Alicia (Eric Przybilla) of Rice, Ashley of St. Cloud, and Jasper of Bowlus; his five siblings, Matthew (Debra) Schneider of Swanville, Allan Schneider of Little Falls, Nicholas Schneider of Long Prairie, Lola (Rodney) Lilga of Little Falls, and Becky Schneider of Pierz; eleven nieces and nephews, and many other relatives and friends.

Joseph was preceded in death by his father, Leo Schneider; infant brother, Sidney; grandparents, Henry & Mary Schneider and Thomas & Philomene DeRosier and a nephew, Joshua.