Joseph L. Schneider, age 77, of Coldwater, died July 8, 2022, at his home in Coldwater.
  He was born August 25, 1944 in Lima, Ohio, to the late Albert & Gladolia (George) Schneider. On August 1st, 1964 he married Diann Moorman at Holy Trinity Church, Coldwater, Ohio.
  She survives along with their children: Joe Jr. & Linda Schneider of Portland, Dan & Linda Schneider of St. Henry, Melissa & Toby Pinks of Celina, and Shawn & Tammy Schneider of Coldwater. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren and 2 on the way; mother in-law, Rosemary Moorman; siblings and in-laws: Richard Schneider of Missouri, John & Pat Moorman of Coldwater, Judy & Marc Nietfeld of Celina, Richard & Mary Moorman of Coldwater, Sharon & Marv Siefring of St. Henry, Lisa Lefeld & Kevin Schwieterman of Coldwater.

He was preceded in death by father-in-law, Edgar Moorman; great-grandson, Max; siblings and in-laws: Mary & Chuck Copeland, Joan & Tom Gardner, Harriet Schneider and Paul Lefeld Jr.
  Joe worked at the former Mersman Furniture plant in Celina and retired from the Crown Plant in New Bremen.
  Joe was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Joe was a part time local contractor in the surrounding areas.
  Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at Holy Trinity Church, Coldwater. Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery.

Friends may call from 3 to 7 PM on Tuesday, and from 9 to 10AM on Wednesday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater. Donations may be made to EverHeart Hospice.

Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.