Shirley A. Schneider, 89, of Wapello, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025 the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation Services of Wapello. Interment will be in Wapello Cemetery. Following the interment, a time of food and fellowship will be held at the Wapello Methodist Church. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 9:00 A.M. until service time at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the Wapello Methodist Church in Shirley’s name. Sympathy notes may be left for the family at www.sandhfuneralservice.com.
Shirley Ann Schwob was born on February 9, 1936 in Wapello, Iowa, the daughter of Walter “Pete” and Catherine “Kate” (Peters) Schwob. Shirley was a 1954 Graduate of Wapello High School. She attended The University of Iowa and Coe College to obtain her Bachelor’s Degree, later receiving her Master’s Degree in Library Science from The University of Iowa. On June 8, 1956, Shirley was united in marriage to Merlin Schneider at the Wapello Methodist Church. Shirley began her career as an English teacher and then spent the majority of her professional life as the Librarian/Media Specialist at Ottumwa High School. She was a member of the Wapello Methodist Church, Hedrick United Methodist Church, PEO, Professional Organization and served on the school board in Hedrick. She loved hummingbirds, reading, baking and spending time with her family. She was a fun person to be around always, so positive with a most generous and caring heart. She left her handprint on the hearts of so many.
Shirley will be deeply missed by her husband, Merlin of Wapello; three children, Monica (Dennis) Hinkle of Tiffin, Mark (Melody) Schneider of Pella and Juliana “Jil” (Tony) Hogan of North Liberty; nine grandchildren, Josh (Kiley) Hinkle, Cally Schlee, Kyle (Renae) Roed, Timothy Roed, Burgandi (Kenny) Carr, Carissa Schneider, Zach (Emily) Hogan, Ross (Breann) Hogan and Elizabeth (Parash Upreti) Agey; twenty-two great grandchildren and one great great grandchild
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents.