Nancy Schneider

Nancy Jane Schneider, age 80, of Royal Oak, born in Joliet, IL, passed away July 27, 2015 at home. Beloved wife of Felix. Dear mother of John (Miah), Margi (Chuck Knowles), and Katie Anderson. Loving grandma of Paul, Jenna, and Julia. Dear sister of Garby Woods and Tom (Sue) Slocum. Also survived by many loved nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers David and Paul Slocum. Nancy was a musician, playing cello and piano all her life. She majored in Music at Western Kentucky University. After she and Felix were married and moved to Cincinnati, she played cello in the Cincinnati Civic orchestra. When the kids arrived there was a hiatus, but after the family moved to Royal Oak in 1972, Nancy began taking piano and cello lessons again. She played cello with various orchestras and groups including Birmingham Community Education Orchestra, Lake Shore Symphony of St Clair Shores, Troy Community Orchestra, Rochester Symphony, Birmingham Strings, the Arlington String Quartet, and was a founding member of the Royal Oak Community Orchestra, which became the Royal Oak Symphony Orchestra. She was a long time active member of Royal Oak Musicale, twice filling the role of president, and publishing the newsletter for many years. She had great fun representing Musicale at conventions, and the InterClub Council. Nancy was also very active in Girl Scouts for many years, both when her daughters were scouts and continuing on afterwards. She camped, hiked, boated, and cross country skied with her family. She enjoyed celebrating every occasion, and never forgot a birthday. Nancy enjoyed feeding and watching birds, and was fond of dogs. As a cook she is remembered especially for her pecan pie (baked for Felix’s birthday), coleslaw with its “secret” ingredient and herbed oyster crackers. In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations to Royal Oak Musicale or First Congregational Church, Royal Oak. Visitation will be on Thursday July 30 from 2pm to 8pm at Sullivan’s on 11 Mile in Royal Oak. A memorial service will be held on Friday July 31 at 3pm at the First Congregational Church of Royal Oak, with a gathering and refreshments at the church to follow. In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations to Royal Oak Musicale or First Congregational Church, Royal Oak.

Nancy Schneider

January 11, 1935 - July 27, 2015