Joan Schneider

Hastings resident Joan Rose Schnieder, 89, died surrounded by family on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, Nebraska.    

Rosary was at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 18, with Mass of Christian Burial following at 10 a.m. at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Craig Clinch officiating. Burial was at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18 at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Lawrence, Nebraska. Visitation was one hour prior to the service at the church.

Memorials may be given to St. Cecilia Catholic Church. The service was live-streamed on Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home’s website. To view the service, go to Joan’s obituary and click the play button shown towards the bottom of the page. Condolences may be sent to the family at http://www.lbvfh.com.

Joan was born on May 28, 1934, in Lawrence, Nebraska to Julius and Lillian (Dusatko) Karmazin. Joan’s life was marked by dedication and love for her family. After graduating from Lawrence High School, she embarked on a career that spanned more than a decade at Russ’s IGA as the deli manager. Her diligent work ethic and commitment to providing excellent service made her a cherished member of the team.

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Joan was passionate about education. After completing her studies in high school, she taught at a one-room schoolhouse for a year. It was during this time that she developed a deep appreciation for the importance of nurturing young minds.

In 1951, Joan married Bernard C. Schneider and together relocated to Hastings. They raised five children with an abundance of love and care. They later divorced. She instilled values of kindness and compassion in her children that they carry with them today. She found great joy in the time with her children and grandchildren. Joan cherished every moment shared with them and made countless lasting memories.

Joan kept up with the latest pop culture trends. She had an infectious spirit that drew people close to her. Her warmth and kindness shone through every interaction she had with friends and family members.

Amongst all of Joan’s achievements, she considered her greatest blessings to be her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and even great-great-grandchildren. Their love and presence in her life brought her immeasurable joy. Joan’s legacy lives on through each of them, as they continue to embody the values she held dear.

Joan Rose Schneider is survived by her children Diane (Steve) Barton of Lincoln Nebraska, Dale (Judy) Schneider of Whitesboro, Texas, Barbara (Rich) Renner of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Nancy (Troy) Nathan of Sargent, Nebraska, Randal (Eva) Schneider of Kenesaw, Nebraska; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Julius and Lillian Karmazin; siblings, Robert, Willard and Eugene Karmazin, Mildred Svoboda, Loretta Ziggafoos, Rita Karmazin; grandson, Preston Nathan; and great-granddaughter, Bella Rose Snyder.