Lawrence Schneider

Lawrence LaVerne Schneider, 72, of West Union, Iowa died Saturday, December 7, 2019 at his home in West Union, Iowa.  Lawrence was born November 10, 1947 to LaVerne and LaVilia (Learn) Schneider in Postville, Iowa.

Lawrence was united in marriage with Marie Sauerbrei on September 23, 1972. Throughout the years, Lawrence worked at Dessel’s Furniture and retired from Agri Processors. He was a member of Experiment Aircraft Association and was building an ultralight. He enjoyed doing wood carving, attending weekly carving meetings in Monona and having coffee with friends at various places.

Lawrence is survived by his wife,  Marie Schneider of West Union, Iowa; children, Mike Schneider of Livermore, Iowa, Lorann Stout, Lorena (Larry) Wilson of Rinard, Iowa, Betty (Landon) Ploeger of Webster City, Iowa and Matthew (Amy) Schneider of Waverly, Iowa; grandchildren, Justin, Ashley, Shelby, Jacqueline, Benjamin, Blakely and Brenden; two great-grandchildren, Adam and Ryle; siblings, Charles (Susan) Schneider of Elgin, Iowa, Shirley Larson of Bloomington, Minnesota, Leslie Schneider of Strawberry Point, Iowa, Sheryl (Gary) Martinson of Marion, Iowa, Sharlene (Roger) Halverson of Clermont, Iowa and Milton (Jo) Schneider of Woodinville, Washington; and several nieces and nephews.

Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents, LaVerne and LaVilia Schneider; and one sister, Sharon Schneider.

Visitation was held from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at Zion Lutheran Church in West Union, Iowa.

Funeral Service were at 10:30 am on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at Zion Lutheran Church, West Union, Iowa with Rev. Adam Starrett as the officiant.

Inurnment will be held at a later date.

Burnham-Wood-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of West Union, Iowa is helping the family with arrangements.