Jade Matthew Schneider, 20, of Francesville, passed away at 1:06 (CST) a.m. Friday, April 17, 2015 in Valparaiso, IN.
He was born April 07, 1995 in Lafayette, IN to Dale and Andrea (Rogers) Schneider. He attended Kouts Schools and West Central High School and was planning to attend automotive engineering school in the fall. He worked for NWI Times delivering newspapers and attended Cornerstone Community Church in Kouts.
Jade enjoyed spending time with his nephews and niece, working on mopeds, playing video games, he enjoyed a good joke and playing pranks on friends and family.

Surviving with his parents are his siblings, Alyssa Schneider (Lance Nester) of Medaryville, Blake Schneider (Desire Hammond) of Knox, Alec Schneider of Francesville, Amanda Schneider of Francesville; Girlfriend Ashley Craig of Monticello; nephews and niece Brennin Schneider, Braylee Schneider, and Brynley Deteraz; Grandparents Richard Rogers (Carolyn: Deceased), Terri Johnson (John: Deceased), Evelyn and Bub Cooksey, Ken (Loretta: Deceased) Bernice Schneider. Also surviving are several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Also preceding him in death is grandmother, Mary Glotzbach; a cousin, Jessica Oliver; and an uncle, James Bailey III. Jade leaves behind a band of brothers, and an abundance of friends.
Jade had such a caring and giving soul, always putting others needs before his own and his beautiful smile lit up the room and invited everyone to smile with him. His loss has caused a void in the lives of those who knew him and he will be missed tremendously, but our love for him and his memory will always remain in our hearts.

Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, April 23, 2015 at Clapper Family Funeral Home of Monon. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Friday, April 24, 2015 also at the funeral home; Pastor Jayson Birky and Jessica Brozyna officiating. Private family graveside services to follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his name to the Jade Matthew Schneider Memorial Fund at Fifth Third Bank in Rensselaer.

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