David J. Schneider

David J. Schneider, 73, of La Grange, died peacefully at his daughter and son-in-law’s home
in Huntington Beach, Calif., on May 22, 2015, after a long battle with Leukemia and Lymphoma. David was born on July 26, 1941, in Winfield, KS, to William “Bill” and Eudora “Peg” (Ferrell) Schneider, the eldest of three children. David’s childhood and college years were primarily spent with his family in Omaha, Neb. In 1965, he joined the Navy and served as a Naval Officer on board the USS Prime. David was a veteran of the Vietnam War. David graduated from the University of Omaha with a Degree in Biology. He went on to get his Master’s Degree in Business Administration. He worked as a CPA in Nebraska and went on to join the IRS, which ultimately led him to his own CPA practice in La Grange, where he was a
resident for the past 31 years. David enjoyed the outdoors, and was an avid hiker. He was an
active member of the First Presbyterian Church of La Grange and Noon Lions Club. David was a patient, supportive and loving father, husband and friend. David is survived by his wife, Kara Graham-Schneider; daughter, Suzanne Schneider- Desai and husband, Rick; sister,
Vickie Zach and husband, Mark; brother, Terry Schneider and wife, KC; and many loving nieces and nephews. Visitation was held on Sunday, May 31, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home in La Grange. Family received friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Funeral services were held at First Presbyterian Church, located at 205 S. Franklin St. in La Grange, at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 1, 2015. Burial followed at La Grange City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, P.O. Box 4072 Pittsfield, Mass. 01202; or www.lls.org; First Presbyterian
Church, P.O. Box 368, La Grange, Texas 78945; or a charity of one’s choice. Family and friends can view and sign the guestbook online at www.lagrangefunerals.com. Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home in La Grange was in charge of arrangements.