Charles "Bud" W. Schneck Jr., age 86, of Copperas Cove, Texas was called to his eternal home on Monday, February 28, 2022. Bud was born January 24, 1936 in Pinegrove, Pennsylvania to parents Charles W. and Pauline (Fidler) Schneck.
Charles joined the U.S. Army on August 17, 1959, serving as an enlisted soldier and working his way to Chief Warrant Officer Four. He held numerous ordinance positions at various locations in the US, Germany, and Vietnam.
On September 3, 1962, Bud married his loving wife, Elfriede. They were married for 54 years in which they raised their two children, Claudia and Frank.
After 32 years of service, Charles retired to Copperas Cove where he enjoyed camping and fishing with his dog, "Weasel", grilling on Saturdays with his family, fixing and building things and spending time in the front yard socializing with his wonderful neighbors. Charles loved to travel especially to visit his only grandson whom was his pride and joy.
Bud is survived by his son Frank Schneck (Andrea) of Prince George, Virginia; his daughter Claudia Wintersdorf (Hans) of Copperas Cove, Texas; his grandson Matthew Schneck; his brother Lloyd Schneck of Myerstown, Pennsylvania; and his sisters Paulette Krick of Wernersville, Pennsylvania and Ruth Moyer of Rehersburg, Pennsylvania.
Bud was preceded in death by his wife Elfriede (Neun) Schneck; his brother Claude Schneck; and sister Dolores Zerbe, along with his parents.
A memorial service for Charles will be announced at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Crawford Bowers Funeral Home.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.crawfordbowerscopperascove.com for the Schneck family.
