Matthew Schneider, 1986-2015; Was TA in English Language & Literature
Matthew S. Schneider, of Belleville, died Wednesday, July 1, at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. He was 28.
An SIUE graduate student in English Language and Literature, Schneider was a teaching assistant in the department.
“Anyone who met Matthew was impressed with his intellect, his zest for life and literature, and his strength in dealing with a long-term illness without complaint,” said Sharon James McGee, chair of the Department of English Language and Literature. “He was a dedicated teacher and an engaged student. He will be missed by our department.”
Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Monday, July 6, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home in Belleville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 7, at the funeral home.
A complete obituary is available here.