Werner Andreas Schneider, 86, passed away on November 13, 2018. Born on June 12, 1932 in Koblenz Germany, to Heinrich and Gertrud Schneider. United in marriage on September 6, 1965 at St. Anthony’s Church in Rockford Illinois to Assunta DeCastris.
Survived by his wife of 53 years Assunta, Sons; Robert (Kelli) and Mark (Karen). Also survived by grandchildren; Margaret (Josh), Abigail, Erin, Caroline, sister in law Marianne and special friends John and Marjie Weiss.
Preceded in death by parents Heinrich, Gertrud and his brother Heinz.
Werner emigrated from Germany to the United States in 1958. After his marriage to Assunta, they moved to Grand Rapids in April of 1966 and started a family. Werner worked as a photographer for WZZM Channel 13 for 30 years. He was a long time member of Blessed Sacrament Church. Werner was a devoted husband and father. He will be deeply missed.
Visitation for Werner will be held on Saturday November 17, 2018 from 10 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Church 2275 Diamond Ave NE, Grand Rapids Michigan 49505. Burial will follow at Fairplains Cemetery. Please make donations in honor of Werner to; Meals on Wheels of Western Michigan or Gods Kitchen.
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