Frederick Robert Schnieders, 83, of Jefferson City, passed away at the St. James Veterans Home, St. James, MO on March 24, 2017 surrounded by his family. Fred was born July 26, 1933, in Elston, Missouri, the son of the late Peter Joseph and Clara Catherine (Adrian) Schnieders. A 1951 graduate of St. Peter's High School, Fred served in the United States Army from June 18, 1953 to May 13, 1955. He earned the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal. He was united in marriage on November 14, 1959, in Jefferson City to Beverly Sue Chapman who survives at the home. After completing his military service he worked at Wallau & Schnieders Window Specialists and later became a partner in the business until his retirement in 2013. He was a member of the Cathedral of St. Joseph, Knights of Columbus Council 1054, and the V.F.W. Post 1003. Fred loved playing fast pitch softball in his younger years, bowling and playing cards. His every-Sunday barbecues for his family is one of the best memories we will have to cherish. He loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, and the great-grandchildren. He was Notre Dame's #1 fan and a true blue Philadelphia Phillies fan. He is survived by his wife; seven children, Kevin (Karen) Schnieders, Jefferson City; Trish (Rick) Behm, St. Louis; Kim (Steve) Schrimpf, Jefferson City; Miki (John) Nichols, Jefferson City; Matt Schnieders, Jefferson City; Tara Schnieders, Jefferson City; and Jaime (Michael) Fann, Jefferson City; twenty grandchildren, Derek Schnieders, Brianne (fianc' Frankie Morgan) Schnieders, Megan Behm, Ryan Behm, Jeff Behm, Jessica (Paul) Hummel, Kyle (Paige) Schrimpf, Brad Schrimpf, Chris Smith, Lindsey (John) Roush, Madison Nichols, Lauren Nichols, Sam Nichols, Allie Nichols, Courtney Schnieders, Kaylee Schnieders, Claire Schnieders, Payton Fann, Brady Fann and Taylor Fann; five great-grandchildren and two on the way; two brothers, Cliff Schnieders and Bill Schnieders, both of Jefferson City; two sisters, Betty (Harry) Staufer, Kansas City; and Mary Neuner, Jefferson City; sisters-in-law, Jean Schnieders and Sally Chapman, both of Jefferson City; brothers-in-law, Dennis Higgins, Jefferson City; and Don (Jeanne) Chapman, Des Moines, IA; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Paul (Mildred) Schnieders, two sisters, Dorothy (Bill) Burkett, and Ruth Ann Higgins, one brother-in-law, A.J. Neuner, and one sister-in-law, Margie Schnieders. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Monday, March 27th at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with a prayer service at 3:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 28th at the Cathedral of St. Joseph with the Rev. Joshua Duncan officiating. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Vitae Foundation, 1731 Southridge Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109; Helias Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 694, Jefferson City, MO 65102; and Central Missouri Honor Flight, 1400 Forum Blvd., Ste. 1-C, Box 334, Columbia, MO 65203. Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.