Paul Clarence Schneider

Paul Clarence Schneider, age 86, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2026, surrounded by the love of the family he built and cherished for a lifetime.

To know Paul was to know a man who lived fully, loved deeply, and never did anything halfway while living a life rooted in faith, family, hard work, and service. A devoted husband, a proud father, an adoring grandfather, a respected business leader, and a quiet champion for his community, he leaves behind a legacy that touched countless lives throughout Northeast Wisconsin, and a quiet trail of joy in every place he called home.

Born in November 1939, Paul grew up with a trumpet in his hands, music already in his soul, and a love of the outdoors already taking root. That early passion for music never left him. Throughout the decades it grew into a lifelong love of classical and big band music, the kind of sound that filled his home and his heart for eighty-six years.

Paul was a proud son of Green Bay and a passionate champion of the transportation industry. Trucking was truly in his blood. He took tremendous pride in the growth and success of Schneider National and carried that same passion and grit throughout his time with Transport Refrigeration. He believed deeply in the importance of the trucking profession and held great respect for the men and women whose dedication keeps America moving.

His faith was the quiet steadiness underneath everything else. A lifelong Catholic and devoted member of St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, he lived his faith in the way he treated people: with humility, generosity, and an open hand. It was the foundation he built his family on, and the gift he passed down to every child and grandchild who watched him live it out.

He loved the Green Bay Packers with the kind of passion only a true Wisconsinite understands. Paul held strong opinions about the team he loved and treasured the years he spent serving the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame.

But give Paul open land and quiet woods, and you would see him at one of his happiest moments. He was a lifelong hunter, at home in the woods of Northern Wisconsin and out west; nonetheless, few things brought him more joy than deer camp every fall up north, shoulder to shoulder with his sons-in-laws and grandsons, watching the next generations fall in love with the same tradition he had. Winters often found him on the slopes of Steamboat, Colorado, skiing alongside his family, and he poured his heart into the Sanctuary Golf Club on Sanibel Island, Florida, where he was a founding member and could often be found chasing the perfect round under the Florida sun.

Paul was deeply committed to the betterment of Northeast Wisconsin. His leadership, volunteerism, and philanthropic support touched countless organizations throughout the region, with the YMCA and Libertas Treatment Center, holding a special place among the causes closest to his heart. Paul believed, plainly and without hesitation, that success carried with it a responsibility to serve others.

Yet, for all he built and all he gave, nothing came close to what his family meant to him. He shared a love story with his wife, Brenda, that spanned decades, and poured that same love into his children: Brandt Schneider (Karon Ohm), Gwen Hankinson (Ben), Jill Dean (Kevin), Elizabeth Ellison (Tyler), and Jenny Wallace (Greg).

He was a proud and loving grandfather to Abigail, Mac, Lily, Toby, Joe, Olivia, Erik, K.C., Jake, Lucas, Katherine, Charlie, Lucy, Polly, Jude, and Sally.

Paul was welcomed home by his father, Aloysius Schneider; his mother, Agnes Schneider; and his brother, Don Schneider, who went before him.

He is survived by his wife, Brenda; his children and grandchildren; his brothers, Jim Schneider, John Schneider, and David Schneider; his sister, Kathy; and many extended family members, friends, colleagues, and community members whose lives were enriched by his presence.

Friends and family are welcome to visit on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at Newcomer Funerals, Cremations, Receptions, 340 S. Monroe Avenue Green Bay, from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm with a Prayer Service at 7:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 am on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral Parish, 139 S. Madison Street Green Bay, with Father Ryan Krueger. Entombment will take place at Allouez Catholic Mausoleum.

The family conveys heartfelt gratitude for the care Paul received while at Caretta Senior Living.

Those who knew Paul will remember a man of strong convictions, unwavering integrity, generous spirit, and deep loyalty, someone whose word meant something and whose generosity asked for nothing in return. He believed in hard work, personal responsibility, faith, family, service to others, and in savoring the good things life offered along the way: a symphony filling the house, a deer camp sunrise, a Rocky Mountain slope, and a round of golf with the people he loved.

Paul's family finds comfort in knowing that his life was full, purposeful, and deeply loved right up until the end. He will be missed more than words can hold, but his laugh, his stories, his love, and his influence will live on through the family he cherished, the community he served, and the many lives he touched.

"Well done, good and faithful servant."