He was born august 26, 1941 in Peoria to John and Ruby (Kirkwood) Schneider. He married Sharon Mohr in 1962. She survives.
Also surviving are their two children, Bonnie (Rick) Brewer of Morton and Jeffrey Schneider of Glasford, three grandchildren, Jeffrey Schneider, Ashley (Derek) Humphres, and Breanna (Adam) Reguinti, two great-granddaughters, Lennon and Luna; and four siblings, Barbara (Carl) Strum, Vicki (Chuck) Whitehead, and Linda (Jim) Beedle and Albert (Chris) Schneider.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Eric Schneider.
Leon worked as a Fire Fighter for the city of Peoria for over 26 years and was a member of Fire Fighters Local 544, he also worked as a carpenter during that time and was a member of Carpenter's Local 150 and was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Peoria.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, family outings, vacations to Florida, RV trips and an avid Cubs fan.
A funeral service will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, December 26, 2020 with visitation from 9:30 am until the start of service at Davison-Fulton Bartonville chapel. Burial will follow the service at Lutheran Cemetery in Peoria.
Memorials may be to the St. Jude Midwest Affiliate. Online condolences can be submitted to www.davison-fulton-bartonville chapel.com