Ruth Schneider

RUTH E. SCHNEIDER, 71, died at 4:08 a.m. April 26, 2005, at St. Rita's Medical Center. She was born July 4, 1933, in Fort Jennings, Ohio to William Arthur and Elizabeth A. Wreede Chandler, who preceded her in death. Mrs. Schneider retired from Airfoil Textron/Ex-Cell-O, after more than 42 years. Survivors include a son, Donald J. (Kelly) Schneider of Lima, Ohio; three daughters, Kim E. (John) Martin of Botkins, Ohio, Penny Schneider-Williams of Lima, Ohio and Cindy L. (Steven) Hudson of Hampton, Va.; and nine grandchildren, two step grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Earl Chandler; and a sister, Breda Mae Hitchcock. Services will begin at 1 p.m. Friday at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home. Wanda Werking will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Condolences may be expressed at www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com.