Gerald A. Schneider, M.D. passed away on November 13, 2018. Dr. Schneider was born on April 22, 1935 in New York City to Louis and Beatrice Schneider. Dr. Schneider was a graduate of The College of William & Mary and received his medical degree from George Washington University.
After completing his residency in pediatrics from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Dr. Schneider served in the United States Air Force from 1962 through 1964, at which point he and his wife Judith moved back to New York and he completed a psychiatry residency at the Albert Einstein Montefiore Medical Center.
After moving to Dallas, Dr. Schneider started a private practice in psychiatry and served as a longtime faculty member at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School where he helped train generations of physicians.
Dr. Schneider was active at the Greenhill School where he served on the Board of Trustees for many years, as well as Temple Emanu-El, his synagogue home. Dr. Schneider is survived by his wife of 59 years, Judith, his four children Susan Bates (Evan), David Schneider, Todd Schneider (Devin Dixon), Peter Schneider (Julie) and his eleven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
His life was a blessing to many and he will be missed. A memorial service will be held at Temple Emanu-El, 8500 Hillcrest Rd., Dallas, TX 75225 at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday November 15, 2018. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Early Childhood Fund of Temple Emanu-El.
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