Robert Schneider

Schneider, Robert "Robbie" (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. Robbie 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. 20 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. 3 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 1pm - 5pm. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to the New Glarus Jodlerklub or Männechor or your local Lion's Club.