Patricia Mary (nee Voss) Schnieders, 88, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026.
She was born Sept. 21, 1937, the youngest of nine children to George and Wilhelmina Voss in Linn.
She grew up on a farm where she especially enjoyed being outside helping her dad with chores and her mom with the chickens.
Patricia moved to St. Louis for work after high school where she lived with her sisters and friends.
She was united in marriage to John B. Schnieders in 1960 and work took them all over the United States: St. Louis, Seattle, Pinehurst and Milwaukee being the major stops. Along the way they raised a family. Patricia’s role was making a loving home ensuring it always centered on faith.
She cherished her Catholic faith, family and friends. Patricia was active in every parish and school, volunteered in Hospital Ministry, Meals on Wheels, many Right to Life organizations, parish choir and working at the polls.
After retirement, they enjoyed traveling with friends,visiting their growing family, playing cards and working around their home.
Patricia enjoyed gardening, cooking, camping, playing cards, hiking, and talking. Her home was always welcoming and entertaining. Time with her sisters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren was precious and brought her joy!
She was preceded in death by husband of 56 years, John; parents, George and Wilhelmina; and siblings, Francis Voss, Augusta Buhr, Irma Meyer, Mary Ann Dennen, Georgia O’Sullivan and Aloys Voss.
Patricia is survived by children, John P. Schnieders and wife Theresa, Susan Carrigan, Lisa Saks and husband Mark and Kristin Jensen and husband Danin; grandchildren, Sarah Gibson and husband Kent, Kelly Velev and husband Tom, Luke Schnieders, Jamie Pocian and husband John, Haley Krukar and husband Brian, Abraham, Wilhelmina and Mary Saks, Alysse Cragg and husband Felipe and Claire and Harper Jensen; great-grandchildren, Jolene, Sally, Leroy, Ruby, Mabel, Levi and Vera; sisters, Margaret Kliethermes and Laura Dowdy; and many other family and friends.
A Funeral Mass was held on Saturday, Feb. 28, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Valley Park. Interment was in the Sacred Heart Church Cemetery.
Memorial contributions suggested to Sacred Heart Catholic Church (or School) in Valley Park.
Arrangements entrusted to Schrader Funeral Home and Crematory, in Ballwin.
Condolences may be shared with the family using the online guestbook at Schader.com.
