Willie was born June 15, 1977 in Lincoln, NE and passed away January 3, 2019. He was a very proud father. He enjoyed working on cars and was recently helping to restore a racecar. He worked as a welder and was hoping to make that a lifelong career. Preceded in death by great grandmother, Claire Murphey and aunt, Brenda Longman. Survived by wife, Tisha Snyder-Schowalter; children, Wesley Schowalter, Haileigh Kapke, Elouise Schowalter, Jaxson Snyder, Gabrielle Helms and Mazzii Snyder; parents, Willard Jr. “Bear” and Patti Schowalter; sisters, Sarah (Pat) Behm and Rachel Lawrence; grandparents, Willard Sr. and Jackie Schowalter; uncle, John Schowalter; cousins, Brett and Nathaniel Longman and many nieces and nephews. Memorials suggested to the family for later designation Memorial Service Friday, January 11, 2019 at 3:00pm Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th Street. Condolences:lincolnfh.com