Lucretia Ann Schneider

Lucretia “Lu” Schneider, 88, of LeClaire, Iowa, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. A celebration of Lu's life will be held on Friday, February 21, 2025, at Weerts Funeral Home, beginning with visitation at 12:00 pm and a service to honor her memory at 1:30 pm. She will be laid to rest following the service at Davenport Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Lu’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the First Presbyterian Church, Davenport.

Born on January 21, 1937, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Lowell and Betty Fagan, Lucretia's life was one of purpose, passion, and unwavering devotion to her family. She graduated from Davenport High School in 1955, and on September 28, 1957, she embarked on a beautiful journey of 67 years of marriage with her beloved husband, Lee Schneider.

After her children were safely off to school she worked as the “Librarian” for the LeClaire branch of the Scott County Library. Later she served as an administrative assistant in the Davenport office of United States Senator Roger Jepson. She generously volunteered her time at local libraries and museums, including the Davenport Public Library Special Collections Area and the Putnam Museum, where one year she won an award for the most volunteer service with 400 hours. A true adventurer at heart, Lu traveled the world, often combining her passion for exploration with her deep interest in genealogy. She and a friend, Janet Greenlee, would travel to Salt Lake City, Utah to work in the Genealogy Library of the Mormon Church. She meticulously traced her family lineage back to the 1200s, leaving a lasting legacy for generations to come. A trip to Carterton, England for their son’s wedding was extended to visit ancient family sites in Scotland. She would occasionally accompany her husband on a business trip to a large trade show in Hannover, Germany. She would spend her day visiting nearby small towns. At one place she misread a sign pointing left as “Ein Bahn Strasse” thinking that it meant the train station. In German it actually means “One Way Street”. Fortunately, that way actually did lead her to the train station. Her love for reading provided her with endless joy and a wealth of knowledge, but her greatest pleasure was found in the company of her cherished family and friends.

Lu was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her warmth, kindness, and unwavering love will be deeply missed by her husband, Lee; her son, William (Rose Ann); her son-in-law, Ralph Larson; her granddaughters, Kelly (Adam) Porter and Megan (Roger) Crew; and her adored great-granddaughter, Indie Crew. She was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved daughter, Julie Larson.

Lu’s memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

Online condolences may be expressed to her family by visiting her obituary at www.weertsfh.com