Robert Joseph Schneider Obituary (2024)

Robert Joseph Schneider, "Bob" to those who knew him, passed away peacefully, after a short illness, on Saturday evening, August 10, 2024. He was born on January 2, 1935, to Casper "Cap" and Virginia "Ginny" Schneider, in Union Gap. Upon graduating from Marquette High School, Bob enlisted in the United States Army, serving for two years. After his discharge, he enrolled in barber school. After graduating and getting his license, he spent almost 50 years cutting hair for thousands of people, young and old. He ran a very successful and respected barber shop on Tieton Drive and 49th Avenue. His wife, Roberta "Cile," also became a barber and spent over 36 years cutting hair by his side, at "Bob's Barber Shop." Both Bob and Cile were devout Catholics, and attended Holy Family, on Tieton Drive. They were both active in the church, him an usher, and her singing in the choir and teaching CCD. When their children were still young, they purchased a cabin at Rimrock Lake, up White Pass, in the Cascades. There, the kids grew up fishing, boating, and snowmobiling. Bob loved fishing and enjoyed smoking the fish. Eventually, he became very good at it. His customers from the barber shop would bring game and fish to have him smoke. Although he loved smoking fish, one of his favorites was smoking turkey, which made the holidays very tasty, indeed. Another hobby of his was raising New Zealand White Rabbits. He was involved in 4H and won many blue ribbons from his beautiful rabbits. He loved hiking and would often hike at Mt. Rainier, going from Paradise to Camp Muin. Eventually, he and his son climbed the mountain together, in the late 80's. He is survived by his younger sister, Emily Shellenburger, her two sons, and two grandchildren. His surviving children are Kim (Yanin) Schneider, Kerry (Sherri) Schneider, Kris Kinney, Kelly (Don) Tucker, and Konnie (Robert "Bob") Tormachy. Between them all, they gave him nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Bob lost his bride in 2022, and in his final days mentioned that he was so looking forward to holding her once again. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, August 16, 2024, at 10:00am, at Holy Family Catholic Church (5315 Tieton Dr., Yakima, WA). Brookside Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.brooksidefuneral.com.