Mass of Christian Burial TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2011, 10:30 AM SACRED HEART CHURCH TEMPLETON, IOWA
REV. DALE REIFF

Elma Margaret, daughter of John and Anna (Kemper) Rohe was born on March 15, 1920, on the family's farm near Templeton, Iowa. She attended school at Sacred Heart in Templeton. After she completed her schooling, Elma remained at home to help the family on the farm.

Elma was united in marriage with Henry Schneider on January 21, 1941, at Sacred Heart Church in Templeton and the couple made their home on Elma's family farm place. There, Elma was very active in the farming operation. Elma was a wonderful cook and baker and in her free time she enjoyed playing bingo and tending her garden.

On February 3, 2011, Elma was admitted to Manning Regional Healthcare Center. She died there on February 11th at the age of 90 years, 10 months, and 27 days.

Elma was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her husband Henry Schneider of Templeton; son Gerald Schneider and wife Lavonne of Carroll; 6 grandchildren: Jim Schneider and wife Tami of Texas; June Nunn of Maryland; Janet and husband James Lee Kischer of Omaha; Ron Schneider and wife Eldiza of Manning; Dean Schneider and wife Jennifer of Manning and Steve Schneider of Carroll; 19 great-grandchildren; many other relatives and friends.