Frederick Charles Schneider, 89, of North Fort Myers, FL (pictured at right from the '43 Spy) died peacefully November 25, 2014 at Hospice House of Cape Coral.

Fred was born July 24, 1925 in Kenosha, WI the son of Frederick L. and Helen (Bruss) Schneider.  Fred was a proud American and dedicated Marine who enlisted in time to serve in WW II, on the ground in the South Pacific.  He was a passionate supporter of all the men and women in the Armed Forces, who served and protected this country, for his entire life.

Fred worked as a Sales Manager in the transportation industry and moved to N. Fort Myers in 1990.  He was a member of Faith Assembly of N. Fort Myers, FL and also served as a member of VFW Post #8857.

Mr. Schneider leaves behind:   his children, Richard K. Schneider and his wife, Kathy, of Wheaton, IL; Paul F. Schneider and his wife, Patti, of Chandler, AZ; Suzanne M. Harris and her husband, James, of Warrenville, IL; his sister, Irene Shafer, of Brea, CA; grandchildren, Jeff, Brad, Tim, Bryan, Michelle, Eric, Kevin, Emalee, Christina, James and thirteen great-grandchildren.

Preceding him in death are his parents; his wife of 52 years, Isabelle; and son, Robert J. Schneider.