Alan D. Schneegas, age 93, longtime resident of Elmhurst; Navy Submarine Veteran of WWII; 4th degree lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus, devoted longtime Scoutmaster with Boy Scouts of America; beloved husband of the late Loretta, nee Sullivan; loving father of David, CAPT, USN (Ret.), (Eileen), Peter, William (Jeorjette), Suzanne (Patrick) Mahoney, Margaret “Peggy”, Anne Marie (Brian) Norton, Steven, Jennifer Zamarripa and the late John (Lynne) and the late Joseph; proud grandfather of 13; Visitation Tuesday, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday, 9:15 a.m. until time of funeral 10:15 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 a.m. at Visitation Catholic Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, Alsip. Memorial contributions may be made to the Saint Ignatius College Prep Tuition Assistance Fund, 1076 W. Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL 60608. For funeral information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com
Alan D. Schneegas
VISITATION
Tuesday
Mar
12
3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Gibbons Funeral Home
134 South York Road
Elmhurst, IL 60126
VISITATION
Wednesday
Mar
13
9:15 a.m. until 10:15 a.m.
Gibbons Funeral Home
134 South York Road
Elmhurst, IL 60126
FUNERAL SERVICE
Wednesday
Mar
13
11:00 a.m. at
Visitation Catholic Church
779 South York Road
Elmhurst, IL 60126
INTERMENT
Wednesday
Mar
13
Following Mass
Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
6001 W 111th
Alsip, IL 60803
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS
Memorial contributions may be made to the
Saint Ignatius College Prep Tuition Assistance Fund, 1076 W. Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL 60608
Anne Costello
Alan Schneegas took us into his home in Sarasota during March break for our early years in North America. He gave us sunshine and relief from the cold Canadian winter. He gave us an insight into a man who was proud to have served his county, his God and his family. he had a generosity of spirit towards our son and let him play on his golf machine and watch shows on his tv. He had golden years in Sarasota and many friends in the Mote Marine and the seniors centre, He faithfully attended mass and embraced the community there. We mpgrieve the passing of someone who gave us a welcome and of whom we were very fond. We send our condolences to all his children and tell you we were proud to be part of his life, Amy he Rest In Peace.
Denis, Anne and David Costello Toronto
Raymond Fritz
To the family and friends of Alan D. Schneegas, TMSN(SS),
On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans – USSVI, please accept our sincere condolences at Alan’s passing. You and your loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers. May you find kindness to warm you, sympathy to comfort you, and cherished memories to bring peace to your heart.
We are forever grateful for Alan’s service to our country in the United States Submarine service. Alan was a crewmember on the Sub tender USS Howard W Gilmore (AS-16), Submarines USS Shark (SS-314) Plankowner, USS Blueback (SS-326), USS Bergal (SS-320), and USS Sea Dog (SS=401). To our Brother of the Phin we say, “Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch.”
“Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way.” 2 Thessalonians 3:16.
Schneegas, Alan D., TMSN(SS), US Navy, now on Eternal Patrol — Fair Winds and Following Seas to our departed shipmate. Alan’s record is posted online in the Eternal Patrol file on the USSVI website.
Rev. Ray Fritz, EM1(SS) – Acting National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI and Assistant Chaplain Carolina Piedmont Base, USSVI (803-619-1121)