Robert Carl Schneider

Robert Carl Schneider was born to Carl E. and Mildred A. (O’Brien) Schneider on April 14, 1937 in Geneva, Nebraska. He passed away on January 15, 2023 at Heritage Crossings Nursing Home in Geneva, Nebraska at the age of 85 years, nine months, and one day. He was one of five in children in the Schneider family. Bob, as he was affectionately known, grew up in Geneva. He was the typical midwestern boy. He attended St. Joseph grade school and then Geneva Public School graduating with the class of 1955. After high school, he attended Creighton University where he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree. After college, Bob served in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany. After his service in the Army, Bob relocated to Phoenix, Arizona to a much desired warmer climate. There, Bob embarked on a 52-year career as an insurance agent with State Farm Insurance. He was deeply proud of the work that he put into his insurance business and he truly valued the relationships he made with his clients. Bob was an avid reader. He also enjoyed scouring newspaper ads for used cars, the unusual and historic, to buy, restore, and sell. Some of his favorite cars included an Austin-Healey Sprite, 1950s Metropolitan, and a 1967 Camaro. It was not unusual for Bob to pick his kids up from school in a car they had never seen before. One to never sit still, Bob also started side businesses like an attic storage and postal business. He enjoyed working in his yard and updating his home. This led to another hobby of finding and flipping properties and homes. Bob’s children recalled that he moved nearly six times after they had all left the house because he was always looking for another property to rehabilitate. Bob took pride in raising his five children. He sacrificed everything in his life to give his children every opportunity. Providing an education and instilling a strong work ethic were chief among his priorities. This included sending all the kids to private high school - the renowned Brophy and Xavier College Prepatories for his sons and daughters. Bob financially supported each of his kids in attending College, if that was their choice. In addition to education, Bob instilled a strong work ethic in his children from a young age. He was always supportive of his childrens’ career pursuits and starting businesses. Bob thoroughly enjoyed hearing stories about his children’s professional careers and successes, as well as recounting his own professional experiences. Bob was preceded in death by his parents Carl and Mildred, brother Richard Schneider, sister Charlotte Buse, and brother-in-law Tom Nitsch. He is survived by his children John Schneider and significant other Lorrie Trussell of Boulder, Colorado, Jerry Schneider of Seattle, Washington, Leslie Siegler and husband Robert of Oro Valley, Arizona, Jolene Perry and husband Blake of Flagstaff, Arizona, Amy Schneider of Dallas, Texas; sisters Mary Jo Nitsch of Omaha, Nebraska and Gertrude Schneider of Geneva, Nebraska; grandchildren Blake Perry Jr., Tanner Perry, Garret Perry, Cameron Siegler, Tori Siegler, Calli Siegler, and Mila Agnew. A Funeral Mass for Robert was held on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Geneva, Nebraska. Father Harlan Waskowiak presided over the Funeral Mass. A Rosary was prayed the evening before at 7:00 p.m. at Farmer & Son Funeral Home in Geneva. Charlotte Bumgarner was the organist and she accompanied the congregation in the singing of “Amazing Grace,” “Be Not Afraid,” “How Great Thou Art,” and “Song Of Farewell.” Pallbearers included John Schneider, Jerry Schneider, Nicholas Schneider, Carl Nitsch, Richard Buse, and John Carl Schneider. A Graveside Service with Military Honors was held in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery following the Funeral Mass. Military Honors were performed by the Nebraska Military Honor Guard. Farmer & Son Funeral Home was in care of the arrangements and online condolences can be left at www.farmerandsonfuneralhome.com Memorials are suggested to the Geneva Veterans Mem

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Robert Carl Schneider

April 14, 1937 - January 15, 2023