Joan Sarah Schneider

Joan Schneider died after many health battles at the age of 82. She was preceded in death by her parents Clieve and Genevieve Frazier of Hudson and Hayward and her husband of 49 years Phillip Schneider. She is survived by her sister Judy Malecki of Milwaukee, her sister Jean (Burt) Gustafson of Blaine, MN; her brother Jim (Lisa) Frazier of Ironwood, Michigan. She is also survived by her son David (Michelle) Schneider of Durand and grandchildren Taylor (Bryson) Wilkins of Durand, WI and Gavin Schneider of Durand, WI.

Joan was born in Hudson, Wisconsin to Clieve & Genevieve Frazier. She was the second of 4 children. Joan attended Hudson Schools and graduated in 1960 from Hudson High School. After high school she attended the University of Wisconsin—River Falls and graduated in 1964 with a BS in Secondary Education, with a Biology Major and Library Science Minor. She worked at the Polk County Teachers College, Webster School District, and finally at the Frederic School District for twenty years as the Librarian. Joan designed two school libraries down to the last final detail. She was involved in many community organizations over the years, and was on the Frederic Hospital Board. Joan and Phil helped to start the Dollars for Scholars Scholarship program in Frederic.
Upon retirement she and Phil moved to River Falls, WI in 2000 where she was involved in running her grandchildren’s daycare. Joan also worked parttime at Spirit of Grace Church, RF as Ministry Staff Support where she led many community outreach programs and was an advocate for social justice. She managed the welcome desk and greeted all with a smile every Sunday.

Joan was always friendly and welcoming to people that she encountered whether at work, on committees or out in public.

Visitation 5-8 PM Wednesday April 16 at O’Connell Funeral Home, 520 S. 11th St, Hudson and 10-11 AM Thursday at church. Funeral Service 11 AM Thursday April 17 at Spirit of Grace United Methodist Church, 127 S. 2nd St. River Falls. Burial Willow River Cemetery. Memorials are preferred and will be distributed to Joan’s favorite causes.

Her service will be livestreamed HERE.