Benjamin D. Schneider

December 18, 1978 - January 19, 2022

Benjamin D. Schneider, 43, of Aurora, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at his home. Ben was born December 18, 1978, in Iron Mountain, the son of Ronald Schneider and Carol (Miron) Schneider. He graduated from Florence High School in 1997 and was a lifelong resident of the area. Following graduation, Ben attended Northern Michigan University. He was employed at the family business, Schneider Iron & Metal in Kingsford, where he worked his way up to manager and eventually Vice President. Ben loved to travel and took multiple vacations with his family. Ben enjoyed riding his motorcycle and collecting antiques, especially vintage metal signs. He was a member of the Institute of Steel Recycling and sat on the Wisconsin Environmental Water Quality Board. Ben was a diehard Michigan Wolverines fan. He cherished his dogs Nico and Chip. Most of all, Ben loved his children and enjoyed attending all of their sporting and extra-curricular events. He is survived by his father, Ron (Patti) Schneider of Aurora; his mother, Carol Schneider of Kingsford; his son, Colin Schneider; his daughter, Carly Schneider; their mother, Desiree Windell; a brother, Aaron (Miranda) Schneider and their daughter, Kandace; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A private funeral mass will be held. Fr. Quentin Mann will offer the Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will be in Iron Mountain Cemetery Park. A celebration of Ben’s life will be held this summer and announced prior to that time. Pallbearers will be Aaron Schneider, Dana Doll, Jon Olson, Jim Lombardi, Brandon VanPembrook, and Nick Chmela. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Ben Schneider online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.