It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Conrad Frederick Schneider in Dryden on Thursday, January 25, 2024.
Left to cherish his memory are his two daughters, Sheryl Schneider, and Kim Rae (Ken), three grandchildren, Angela Schneider, Amber Rae (Luke) and Holly Rae. He was predeceased by is wife Joyce (nee Bartlett).
Con, son of George and Katie Schneider, was born and raised in Dryden. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force at age 17 as an avionics technician and was stationed in Borden, Cold Lake, Sea Island, North Bay and Bagotville. He and a friend travelled to Australia and Ne Zealand where they worked for a year with the New Zealand Telephone Company.
Con returned to Dryden where he met Joyce in 1962 and they were married June 15, 1963. He had reenlisted and was posted to North Bay and then Bagotville. Con and Joyce returned to Dryden in 1967.
Con worked as an electrician at Dryden Paper; in maintenance at Dryden Board of Education; as a manager of Town of Dryden Waterworks Department and ended his working days as a Fire Ranger for the Ministry of Natural Resources. He loved the camaraderie of his work with MNR – being outdoors and the helicopters which brought back fond memories of his air force days.
Con was very social and participated in all sports through high school and during his air force career. He bowled, golfed, and curled both socially and competitively for many years and took an active part in Branch 63 of the Royal Canadian Legion.
Once he retired in 1997 Con and Joyce spent winters in Apache Junction Arizona where he golfed, played both recreational and competitive shuffleboard and enjoyed visiting the casinos, dancing, and sharing never ending happy hours and meals with friends and visiting family.
His circle of friends was extremely large with people from all walks of life. Everyone he knew was treated equally; he kept up to date on news, politics, sports, and any other subject under discussion. Con was firm in all his beliefs and didn’t hesitate to state his opinion on any given subject.
Con will be lovingly remembered by his family and missed by all who knew him.
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Marilyn Thorpe says
February 1, 2024 at 3:16 amCon was one of my favourite cousins and enjoyed our visits to Dryden.
Marilyn Thorpe says
February 1, 2024 at 3:19 amMy condolences to the family
Paddy says
February 2, 2024 at 10:10 pmConnie you were a longtime friend growing up together in Dryden. We caught snakes in Orvis’s back yard. You had 8 days ahead of me I being Feb 17 `1938. we were in Paxton’s band you on the trombone me the alto.. You joined the Air force me the Navy and never saw each other for a long time until 1998 High School reunion. We B. Sd.. the the night away at our table at Sandy beach hall. We both have two girls to be proud of . Good bye old friend maybe we will meet again if what I often hear if it is true.
Paddy Dutton
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 63, 34 Queen Street, Dryden, ON P8N 1A3.