Delores Beatrice Schneider

DELORES BEATRICE SCHNEIDER, age 86 of Waseca, passed away peacefully on the morning of Monday, October 5, 2026, at her home.

Delores was born in Faribault on August 16, 1940, to Alfred and Teresa (Stone) Ress. She attended Faribault High School before being united in marriage to Leslie Donald Schneider on October 17, 1957, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Waseca. Together they shared a loving marriage spanning nearly seven decades.

For 35 years, Delores was employed at Brown Printing in Waseca, where she was known for her dedication and strong work ethic. Throughout her life she enjoyed staying active and social. She played softball, bowled, traveled to many countries, and especially enjoyed taking cruises with family and friends. Delores treasured time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren who brought her immense joy and pride.

Delores had a vibrant personality and a wonderful sense of fun. She enjoyed playing cards, visiting casinos, trying her luck with pull tabs, planting flowers, and spending time with friends. Family members fondly recall her playful habit of collecting nickels, dimes, and quarters from the children during card games. Her love of flowers was evident in the beautiful gardens she maintained, particularly her fondness for sunflowers and begonias.

A faithful member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Waterville, Delores was also active in the Morristown American Legion Auxiliary and the Red Hat Society. She valued the friendships she formed through these organizations and cherished the many memories created through their fellowship and activities.

Delores is survived by her devoted husband of 68 years, Leslie Donald Schneider; four sons, David (Nancy) Schneider of Waseca, Robert Schneider of Citrus Springs, FL, Lewis (Sonia) Schneider of Sun Lakes, AZ, and Travis (Diane) Schneider of Shakopee; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Elaine Dibble of Owatonna; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Teresa Ress; five brothers; and three sisters.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Waterville, with Father Andrew Stueve officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass at the church. Following a luncheon, interment will take place at Riverside Cemetery in Morristown.