Kurt Albin Max Schneider, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, cousin, uncle and friend of many stepped over the threshold, December 2, 1991, at the age of 82, to a new life of eternal progression and happiness.
The brightly shinning light of his positive and enthusiastic life, dimmed by a long illness, finally expired. His happy smile and positive attitude will be sorely missed.Born August 19, 1909 in Regensburg, Germany to Louis and Rosa Riedel Schneider. He married Charlotte E.
Bodon October 19, 1940, in Stuttgart, Germany; later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He was director of Thyssen-Rheinstahl Steel Corporation in Germany. He immigrated to the U.S. in 1951 where he established an importing business of cuckoo-clocks and Dresden figurines. Later he went into the insurance business and was honored by Governor Rampton as man of the year. He was a lecturer and author of the book, "Imagining Success" and founded and conducted the "Golden Keys" seminars for self motivation and self improvement. In his youth he was a championship swimmer and always an avid skier. Kurt was a convert and active member of the LDS Church. High Priest, district president, branch president, first counselor in a mission presidency, a temple officiator. Served two missions. It was his privilege to distribute the welfare plan of the LDS Church in Germany under President Ezra Taft Benson after World War II.
He is survived by his wife, Charlotte; a daughter, Susi and husband, Stan Nielsen; two sons, Werner, Siegfried and wife, Sharon; three grandchildren, Marie, Kurt B. and Reed; one brother, Erich, in Germany.
Funeral services will be held Friday, 12 noon, December 6, 1991 in the Valley View First Ward Chapel, 2000 East 3900 South, where friends may call Friday morning from 10:45-11:45 a.m. Interment, Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.
Funeral directors, Wasatch Lawn Mortuary.
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