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Robert "Robbie" Schneider, 85, died at home in Greeley, Colorado, on Saturday, May 21, 2016, with Annette by his side. Robbie was born in Zürich, Switzerland, in 1931.

He was married to Hedi (Jäger) Wohler from Zürich and divorced before he immigrated into the US in 1957, and settled in New Glarus, WI. He brought with him both Swiss musical and culinary skills. He entertained the community with his fine Swiss cuisine and yodeling at the New Glarus Hotel, which he and his wife, Annette, owned and operated for many years. He was active in tourism and community beautification in both New Glarus and later in Nederland, CO. He enjoyed cooking, working outdoors, gardening, and especially loved spending time with family and friends. He spent most of his retirement in Tucson, AZ, and recently moved back to Colorado to be near family. He will be missed by all those who knew and loved him.

Robert Schneider

He is survived by his wife and partner of over 50 years, Annette (Patterson, Sajjadi) of Greeley, CO; daughter, Ursula Gallati (Bruno) of Fällanden, Zürich, daughter, Romanda "Romy" (Argue) Ferris (Dan) of Overland, MO, son, Robert (Kim) of Erie, CO, son, Richard (Kwilah) of Cheyenne, WY, son, Randall (Cathy) of Littleton, CO; twenty grandchildren, Simone Gallati, Mark Booth, Rachel (Argue) Martell (Michael), Romanda "Mandy" Argue, Samantha Argue, Kellen, Zachary Cole, Caleb, Evan, Ashleigh, Benjamin (Marsha), Charity, Deborah, Elizabeth, Fletcher, Gabriel, Hosea, Ilias, Joseph, Kyrianne; and three great-grandchildren, Fionna Martell, Graham Martell and Hosanna. Also, a sister-in-law, Elsbeth, of Schwamendingen; a brother-in-law, Otto Schurtenburger of Rorbas, and many nieces and nephews and other in-laws in the US and Switzerland.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Rosa (Buchi) of Zürich; sister, Elsa; and brother-in-law, Albert Troendel of Gebensdorf; brother, Hugo of Schwamendingen; sister, Olga (Shurtenburger) of Rorbas; step-daughter, Susan (Sajjadi-Booth, DDS) Funderburg of Saratoga, CA.

A memorial reception with refreshments will take place at the New Glarus Hotel on Sunday, July 10, 2016, from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.  

In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to the New Glarus Jodlerklub or Männechor, or your local Lion's Club.

Please visit http://www.adamsonchapels.com.