Raymond Michael Schneider

Raymond Michael Schneider, 54, a Cape Coral, FL resident since 2019, formerly of Geneva, IL, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026 in Cape Coral. He was born July 22, 1971, in Arlington Heights, IL.

Ray is survived by his longtime companion Michele Hall; two sons, Jacob Schneider of Aurora, IL and Matthew (Olivia Herrick) Schneider of Cape Coral, FL; step-son, Ryan Hall of Cape Coral, FL; step-daughter, Brooke Hall of Cape Coral, FL; mother, Susan Steinbach of The Villages, FL; sister, Linda (Don) Hansen of Elgin, IL; step-brother, Nick (Valerie) Steinbach of Newton, IA; step-brother, Jeff Steinbach of Arizona; and Michele's parents, Joe and Elayne Podraza of The Villages, FL. He was proceeded in death by his father, Fred Schneider and his sister, Barbara Weiss. He will be missed by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncle, cousins and countless friends.

Ray found his calling as a Local 150 Operating Engineer, where he worked for 25 years, bragging that he was "getting paid to play in the dirt." He was an Officer in the Elgin Elks, led his sons' Boy Scout Troops and coached baseball for The Geneva Baseball Association. He enjoyed volunteering at the Cape Coral Fire Department, where he assisted the Logistics Division with deliveries and station supplies. But his most memorable and impactful contribution was bringing joy to children in foster care as Santa at the annual Breakfast with Santa event.

A Celebration of Life honoring Ray will be held on Tuesday, February 17 at Cape Alliance Church in Cape Coral, FL. Gathering begins at 10:00 am, with the service beginning at 10:30 am. Please join us via livestream at: Cape Alliance Church

In Lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to a GoFundMe to help with funeral and medical costs https://gofund.me/312f7f37c. Or American Diabetes Association. Or the Cape Alliance Church in Cape Coral, FL