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Obituaries for June 11, 2008
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Rose P. Schneider
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Rodney L. Parker
Rodney L. Parker, 72, passed away at his home on June 4, 2008 with his family by his side. He was born on Nov. 14, 1935 in Zena, Okla., to Francis A. Parker and Lillie Mae Praytor Parker.
His family moved to California in 1941 and to Galt in 1945. Rodney attended Galt High in 1953. He met his wife, Virginia, in high school, and they were married Sept. 11, 1954. He worked for PG&E for 30 years, retiring in 1993. He was a member of Galt First Baptist Church and had many friends in their active Senior Bible Study class.
Rod was very active in community service organizations. He held many offices over the years, including president of Galt Warriors Booster Club, Galt Jaycees and Galt Dry Creek Men’s Club. He was a coach with Galt Little League and also served as commissioner. He was a director of Elk Horn Country Club and Valley Men’s Club. He was the recipient of the PG&E Trailblazer Award, given for outstanding service to the company. He also received the Dry Creek Walt Lear Sportsman of the Year Award for the 1978-79 year. He loved to play golf and won numerous flight championships at both Dry Creek Men’s Club and Elk Horn Country Club. He loved best, time spent with his grandchildren and took pride in their accomplishments.
Rodney is survived by his wife, Virginia; sons, Rodger Parker of Galt and Edward Parker (Annaliza) of Seattle; grandchildren, Rodney Parker, Glenn Parker and Michael Parker of Galt, Riley Parker of Seattle, Michael Lapp of Texas; Donna (Darrin) Wilson of Dallas, and Bridgette Morris of Sacramento; great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Emily and Natalie Morris, and Connor and Parker Wilson; brothers, Francis A. Parker and Wayne (Paulette) Parker; sister, Sandra (Don) Bukovec; sister-in-law, Mary (Dave) Weese; plus many nephew and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his beloved parents and in-laws, Francis and Lillie Parker, Glenn and Ella Mae Ingram, brother-in-law Guy Ingram and daughter-in-law, Rebecca Lee Lapp Parker.
A celebration of his life will be held at Galt First Baptist Church, 653 A Street in Galt on Saturday, June 14 at 11 a.m.
Memorial contributions may be made in Rodney’s name to Asera Care Hospice, 2529 W. March Lane, #101, Stockton, CA 95207.
Rose P. Schneider
Rose Pauline Schneider of Galt, 95, a long-time resident of Lodi, passed away on June 5, 2008 in Galt.
She was born in Gregory, S.D., on May 30, 1913 to Constantine and Mary Stirm. She moved to Lodi with her family when she was six years old in 1919. She married Nelson Schneider on Oct. 28, 1934 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. She and her husband moved to Escalon in 1947 and lived there for 30 years before returning to Lodi.
Mrs. Schneider enjoyed playing cards and spending time with her family. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, St. Peter’s Kitchen Band, Fifty-Plus Club, Ladies Weekly Card Group and Couples Game Group.
She is survived by her daughter, Marlene (Sam) DiNapoli of Galt; daughter-in-law, Joan Schneider of Reno; five grandchildren, Cindy (Tom) Goldman, Kathy (Henry) Seifert, Tammie (Victor) Vandenburg, Alissa Walton, and Eric (Cherie) Schneider; 15 great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Nelson Schneider, in February 1984; son, Dr. Richard Schneider, Ph.D., in February 1990; five brothers, William, Ray, John, Paul and Robert Stirm; three sisters, Helen Hoffman, Hilda Schamber and Frieda Kayl.
Friends are invited to attend a graveside service on Monday, June 16 at 11 a.m. at Lodi Memorial Cemetery. There is no visitation.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Schneider’s name to River of Life Celebration Center, 501 B Street, Galt, CA 95632.
A virtual register book may be signed at www.lodifuneralhome.com where memories can be shared. Lodi Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
David W. Waddle
David Wayne Waddle, 55, of Galt passed away on Friday, June 6, 2008. He was born in Como, Miss., on Feb. 18, 1953.
David was raised in Galt and graduated from Galt High School. He began working with motorcycles at a young age and was known by his family and friends as a brilliant mechanic and jack-of-all-trades.
Preceding David in death were his parents, Lagrone and Sadie Waddle; and earlier this year by his son, Kennith “Kenny” Waddle.
Surviving David are his brother, Larry “Butch” Waddle of Woodbridge; daughter, Cheryl Waddle of Galt; granddaughters, Hailey and Jessica Waddle of Lodi; and his partner/sidekick, Esther Kreizel of Galt.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 12 t the Woodbridge Missionary Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to help with funeral expenses can be sent c/o Cheryl Waddle, 956 Holmisdale Way, Galt, CA 95632.
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