David Lee Schneider, 88, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away on July 1, 2021. David was born in Norton, Kansas, on February 8, 1933, to Abe and Ethel (Jameson) Schneider. He graduated from Norton Community High School and received his bachelor’s degree at Kansas State University. While at K-State he was a proud member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity.
David spent most of his career as a travel agent in California, Florida, Alabama, and finally, Hays, Kansas. After retirement he enjoyed substitute teaching, judging forensics, and taking tickets at local high school sporting events. He moved to WaKeeney in 2015 to be near family and enjoyed attending his great-nieces and nephews’ school events.
A world traveler, David enjoyed visiting new places and making friends everywhere he went. Of his many accomplishments, David especially took pride in being a part of the 1951 Norton Community High School State Championship basketball team, serving as a drum major for the Kansas State University Marching Band, and of course, his famous banana cake recipe that was a staple at family holidays.
David is survived by his nephews, David Schneider and wife Shelly of Leawood, and Dwight Schneider and wife Susan of Stockton, niece, Donnell (Schneider) Pfannenstiel and husband Dale of WaKeeney, great-nephews, Sam Schneider of Clinton, MO, and Abraham and Tate Pfannenstiel, both of WaKeeney, and great-niece, Gracie Pfannenstiel of WaKeeney.
David was preceded in death by his parents, brother Donald Schneider, and sister-in-law LaDonna (Veverka) Schneider.
Per his request a graveside service is scheduled at the Norton City Cemetery in Norton, KS, on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at 10:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Norton Public Library. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.
Condolences may be left by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com