We reveal the history of the community through the stories of its dead
individual record

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167CharlesA.Schneider2/1/18692/23/1894rheumatism

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FALSEAdams Street

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R6 G9 east face of family monument, G11 headstone
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Peter F. Schneider (father, b. 12 October 1823- d. 17 April 1895) Louisa Schneider (mother, b. c1831- d. 13 January 1876) Clinton Oscar (brother, b. c1875- d. 26 September 1875)

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The 1904 Inscriptions from the Old Village Cemetery state, "Charles A., d. Feb 23, 1894, ae. 25." Charles was born on 1 February 1869 at Evansville, Indiana. Charles is listed in the 1880 U.S. Census with his father, P.F. Schneider (54), and step-mother, Mary (37), and step-siblings, Edward (17), Franklin (15), Keugales (8), and Stella (1). For more information on the family, see entries on P. F. and Louisa Schneider. His death notice appeared in the 1894 Berea Advertiser on 2 March: “Charles Schneider, son of Rev. P.F. Schneider, died at his father’s residence, Friday, Feb. 23, 1894, at 10am, aged 25 years. He was a very worthy young man and leaves a large circle of friends. The funeral was held Monday at 10 a.m., at the family residence on College Ave. The services were conducted by Rev. J.C. Weidmann, assisted by Dr. Riemenschneider and Rev. Herzer. Prof. Wilker also made a few remarks in English. A quartet composed of Emma and Lulu Freyhofer and the Messrs Yend, rendered very appropriate musical selections. Pall bearers were Messrs Herzer, Riemenschneider, Dahlenberg, Wehrman, Wolke and Wunderlich, all members of Schiller Verein, of which the deceased was a member. The floral tributes were many and beautiful. Remains were placed in vault at Woodvale.” An obituary followed in the 9 March 1894 Berea Advertiser: “Charles S. Schneider, whose untimely death it is our painful duty to record, was born Feb, 1, 1869, at Evansville, Ind. Having spent the greater part of his life in Berea, he was well known among the people of our town. He died on Feb, 23, about 10 o’clock a.m., having attained the aged of 25 years and 23 days. About a year ago, while staying at St. Louis, he was attacked by rheumatism, and his father was obliged to bring him home. Early in the summer he went to Chicago, where one of his brothers is in business. There he took mineral baths, and his trouble seemed to leave him entirely. In October, however, it made its appearance again, and he was obliged to come home the second time. It was decided to send him to California to spend the winter as soon as he should be able to make the journey. But he got worse so rapidly that the plan had to be given up. He suffered very much all winter, but although his pains at times were excruciating, he never murmured, but was always hopeful and patient. He was willing to live, but also ready to die if God should call him. He was a member of the Y.M.C.A. The funeral services were conducted at the house by Rev. Weidmann of the Orphanage, assisted by Dr. Riemenschneider, Dr. Herzer and Prof Wilker, the latter addressing the audience in English. A quartet composed of the Messrs Jend of Cleveland, and the Misses Freyhofer of our town sang several hymns. Beautiful floral offerings were contributed by loving friends and relatives. There were at the funeral Rev. J.S. Schneider of Newport, Ky., uncle of the diseased, and all the brothers. The pall-bearers were members often Schiller Verein, of which Charles and been a member. The remains were taken to the cemetery vault. Charles was a prohibiting youth, beloved by all acquaintances, and it is sad to think that he had to die in the prime of life. The large attendance at the funeral showed how much he was thought of.”

sources
E. S. Loomis and D. T. Gould, "Inscriptions from the Old Berea Cemetery," 1904; Adams St Cemetery folder, Berea Historical Society "List of Burials and Names," City of Berea Records Berea Advertiser, 2 March 1894 at Berea Historical Society Berea Advertiser, 9 March 1894 at Berea Historical Society 1880 U.S. Federal Census Series T9 Roll 1009 Page 239 HeritageQuest Online Charles Schneider headstone photograph, Jeremy Feador, 2008.