Millard Schneider

October 30, 1930 - February 10, 2014

Millard Schneider, 83, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2014 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. He was born in Waukegan, IL on October 30, 1930, the son of the late Walter and Violet Schneider. Millard was a long time resident of the Lake Villa area, serving for over 30 years on the Lake Villa Fire Department. In 1972, he earned the nickname "Muscles" Millard when he rang the bell 200 times in a row on the strength tester game at Lake Villa Days. He was also the Lake Villa Township Road Commissioner for many years and was a member of the VFW Post 4308. Millard was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving with the Navy Seabees building roads and airstrips. He was part owner of Schneider's Trucking and spent many years as an operating engineer in the construction and excavating industry. He was an avid hunter and outdoorsman and will be remembered for his generosity and willingness to help others. He is survived by his wife Trudy; son Gary (Gloria) Schneider; grandchildren Karl, Mark, Bart, Shannon, Jeremy, Kristen, and Corbin; six great-grandchildren; and by his siblings Richard Schneider and Arlyn (Fred) Popp. He was preceded in death by his wife Bette Schneider, son Terry (Susan) Schneider, six brothers and two sisters. A memorial visitation will be from 3:30 - 5 p.m. on Friday, February 14, 2014 at Ringa Funeral Home, 122 S. Milwaukee Ave. (Rte 83) Lake Villa, IL 60046. A memorial service will begin at 5 p.m. on Friday. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in Millard's memory to the Lake Villa Fire Department.