John “Jack” Schneidwind, 84 of Fontana, Wisconsin, formerly of Chicago, died peacefully, August 29, 2019.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 from 9:00 am until 12:00 noon at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church – 137 Dewey Ave., Fontana-On-Geneva Lake, WI 53125. Mass immediately to follow. In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to Survive Alive House Foundation- c/o CFD Public Education 1010 S. Clinton, Chicago, Illinois 60607.
Jack was born December 17, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois the son of William and Nellie (Lynch) Schneidwind. On January 19, 1957 he married Dolly Gustafson. He worked in Fire Service for over 43 years, beginning in the Fire Insurance Patrol, later as a firefighter for the Winnetka Fire department and for 34 years serving the City of Chicago Fire Department until is retirement in 1996. He retired as Deputy District Fire Chief. In 1989 he was instrumental in the development and creation of the Survive Alive House Foundation, a foundation that continues to grow today and has had great impact on the City of Chicago. Jack enjoyed sailing with Dolly, he was active at St. Benedict’s Church and in the community. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend who will be missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Dolly, his children, Patti (Ernie) Mendiola, Katie (Bruce) Naughton, John (Bridgette) Schneidwind and Ron (Nancy) Schneidwind, by his grandchildren, Meaghan, Melissa (Nick), Marc, John Pat, Katie (Artie), Cody, Connor, Jack, Molly, Andrew Shannon, Ashley, John and Luca and by his great grandchildren, Jackson, Payton, Christian, Grayson and Quinn. Jack is also survived by many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter Maureen, his brother Bill and two sisters, Anna Mae and Helen.
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Our thoughts and prayers for Bill and your family at this most difficult time .
Sorry to hear about Jack. Our prayers are with you and your family.
We remember Jack and the good times we had with the Catalina Fleet. Our love to you, Dolly, and deepest sympathy.
In 1966 I walked into the fire house of Snorkel Squad #3 as a young 23 year old candidate and Jack was the first one to meet me. He treated me like like a million dollars. I will always remember him for that. I loved the guy and will never forget him. He was one of the toughest firefighters I ever worked with. "HE WAS GREAT FIREMAN". May he rest in peace.
Thoughts and prayers with the Schneidwind family-Jack and I started together on the CFD at Squad one. He was a great person and fireman
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Schneidwind family at the loss of Jack. We were out of town and didn't know of this until just a few days ago. Please excuse this late acknowledgement. We're aware of some of the sadness this family has endured over these past few years and hope the family, especially Dolly, knows we're thinking of her and praying that she and all the family find God's peace as they navigate the grieving of this loss of Jack. We are having a Mass said at our Parish for Jack. God's blessings to all the Schneidwind family! Tony and Kathi (Murphy) Barrett
Thinking of you at this sad time & wishing you strength in the days ahead. Fond memories of Jack & sailing with the Catalina Fleet & the good times. Thoughts & prayers for Dolly & the Schneidwind family.