Dale Brooks Schneider, Sr.
Born November 23, 1924
Dale Brooks Schneider, Sr., age 89, of New Castle, DE, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 4, 2014.
Born in Elkton, Maryland on November 23, 1924, Dale Sr, was a son of the late John H. and Hester B. Schneider. He proudly served his country in the Maryland Army National Guard, where he achieved the rank of SGT. He made his career as a carpenter, working in the construction industry for many years prior to his retirement.
Dale Sr. had been an active member of the local Kiwanis Club and, until most recently was very active with the Boy Scouts of America, for a total of 52 years of active Scout participation. An avid baseball fan, following his retirement, he cheerfully worked for the Wilmington Blue Rocks for 21 years.
Loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, he is survived by his wife of 65 years, Helen Cole Schneider; children, Dale B. Schneider, Jr. (Cindy) of New Castle, Linda S. Schneider of New Castle, Ruth A. Bertollo (Paul) of Middletown, Daniel L. Schneider (Annette) of Lincolnton, NC and Thomas A. Schneider of New Castle; brothers, Jack and Bruce Schneider and a sister Kay Kunsmann, all of Elkton MD; 8 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren.
A visitation will be held from 6 pm until 8 pm on Friday evening, August 8, 2014 at the Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday morning, August 9, 2014, at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Boys Scouts of America, Delmarva Chapter, 912 Justison St., Wilmington, DE 19801.
Linda Lafferty
My husband, Brian Gorman, and I have worked with Dale at the Blue Rocks for a number of years. He was a gentle soul who was quick with a smile. We are saddened to hear of his passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Linda Lafferty
Joan Lewis Darsney
Helen, Linda, Ruth & Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Husband & Dad.
Please know that my thoughts & prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Joan
Jeanette Wedman
Helen, you & your family are in my prayers..God Bless all of you. Jeanette
Dave Oster
Helen and Family,
I would like to send my condolences and remember Dale as a wonderful man. I met Dale in 1994 with the Blue Rocks where I worked with him for 3 seasons before I moved on and now work with the Lake Elsinore Storm in California. I remember his passion and excitement as we opened the new stadium and it does not surprise me that he worked there for 21 seasons. Andrew Layman passed along the message that Dale told him just last month that Dave Oster told me to stand at the first base suite stairs in 1994 and I never left. I am honored that he remembered me and I am happy to be a small part of his baseball life that he so enjoyed. Even in his passing I have a feeling he is still there at those first base suite steps. May he rest in peace.
Dave
Kerry Schneider
We miss you
Missy
I’ll never forget mom saying uncle dale is coming over better get your shoes on. Love you and miss you!