Marvin Schneider died peacefully in Medicine Hat on August 14, 2017. Left to mourn Marvin’s memory are his children: Morris (Donna), Kathy (Micheal) Stadnyk, Charles (Lorna), Dan (Ruth), Eugene, Melinda (Hugh) Arthur, Marvin, and Ann (Dwayne) Koch; son-in-law, Rod Griffiths; his grandchildren: Greg (Julia), Nicholas (Kristen), Eric (Kathleen), Julia (Liam), Emily (Blake), Sonia, Nathan, Derek, Jacqueline and Camille; his great-grandchildren: Kate, Jillian, Eva and Finn; his brother, Harvey (Alida); and brothers-in-law, Walter Link, Bruce (Pat) and Jack McCleary. Marvin was predeceased by the love of his life and wife of 50 years, Jacqueline; his parents, Irvine and Anna-Marie Schneider; his daughter, Elise Schneider; sister, Marilyn Link; brother-in-law, Jerry McCleary; and sister-in-law, Virginia McCleary. Dad was a strong and faithful man who worked hard to build a wonderful and blessed life for his family. He loved farming and on the farm he and mom built a beautiful home where they raised their children. When their much-loved grandchildren came along, the farm became a special place for them too. In his professional life, he built a career in steam engineering, working and studying his way to the Chief Steam Engineer position at Western Co-op Fertilizers through to instructing in the Power Engineering program at Medicine Hat College. Marvin leaves a lasting legacy of faith and love of family with those left to honour his memory. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Friday from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Vigil Rites (Prayers) will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL on Friday, August 18, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at HOLY FAMILY PARISH, 1451 Strachan Road SE, on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. with Father Philip Le, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Marvin’s memory may be made to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation #124, 430 – 6 Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 2S8, or to Chalice, 26 Union Street, Bedford, Nova Scotia, B4A 2B5. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Marvin Schneider. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, CREMATORIUM AND RECEPTION CENTRE, “The Chapel in the Park”, locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone 403-528-2599.

• Date : 2017-08-14
• Location : Medicine Hat, Alberta

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