Herman B. Schnieders

Herman B. Schnieders, 87, of Berlin Heights, died Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at his home after a brief illness. He was born August 5, 1929 in Oelde, Germany. He moved to the United States in 1951 and had been a Berlin Heights resident for the past 49 years moving from Mansfield. Herman worked as a tool and die maker for Therm-O-Disc, Mansfield and then for General Motors, Sandusky retiring in 1993 after 25 years. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Vermilion and enjoyed boating, traveling, golfing, fishing, and especially enjoyed spending time with his family. He is survived by his sons, Mark (Julie) Schnieders of Berlin Heights, Larry (Denise) Schnieders of Shelbyville, KY, and Rick (Darlene) Schnieders of Clinton Twp., MI; daughter, Elizabeth Burns of Put-in-Bay; daughter in law, Kathy Schnieders of Wakeman; grandchildren: Brian, Ryan, Kevin, Kyle, Nathan, Riley, Robin, and Trad; great grandchildren, Jordyn and Mary; his brother, Hubert Schnieders of Germany; and his sister, Maria Berns of Germany. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret (nee Minges) Schnieders in 2016; parents,Herman and Rosa (nee Honigfort) Schnieders; son, Greg Schnieders; brothers, Franz, Werner, and Heinrich; and an infant sister, Hildegard. The family will receive friends on Monday, June 5, 2017 from 11:00 am until the time of a prayer service at 11:30 am at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 12 Noon at St. Mary Catholic Church, 731 Exchange Street, Vermilion, OH. Inurnment will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery, Vermilion. In Lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to St. Mary Catholic Church, 731 Exchange Street, Vermilion, OH 44089 or Stein Hospice, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870. Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com. .