Daniel Carey Schneible, 81, of Bentonville, VA died peacefully in his home on May 6, 2025, surrounded by wife and children.
Born in Boston, MA in 1943 to the late Lt. Norbert and Helen (née Szczepkowski) Schneible, Daniel spent the latter part of his youth on Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, Cuba. He attended Saint Bernard College in Cullman, AL, where he majored in mathematics, and fostered his love of acting and music.
Daniel joined the Navy shortly after college in 1963, where he specialized in naval intelligence, ultimately rising to the rank of Commander before retiring after two decades. A Vietnam veteran, he served on numerous naval ships throughout his military career, including the USS Oriskany, the USS Coral Sea, and the USS Nimitz. After retirement, Daniel continued to serve his country as a civilian for the US Coast Guard.
Soon after entering the Navy, he met his wife, Dorothy (née Serrao). They were married in 1966 at Christ the King Roman Catholic Church in Denver, CO.
Daniel taught mathematics at Christendom College from 1991-2001, a position which brought him great joy and fulfillment, and frequently volunteered for the college theater department. He is remembered by his students as an encouraging and compassionate professor.
A parishioner of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Front Royal, Virginia, Daniel was a member of the parish council, and was on the building committee for the new church.
Daniel is survived by his wife, Dorothy, and his children; Susan (Charles) Hibl, Sr. Mary Charitas of the Child Jesus, P.C.C., Therese (Donald) Prudlo, Danny (Michele) Schneible, and Ann Schneible. He is also survived by his 22 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Finally, he is survived by his brother, Robert Schneible of Nashville, TN., having been predeceased by his parents, his sisters Rosie Fortman and Roberta Shivik, and his brother Norbert Schneible.
Daniel took great pride in all of the accomplishments of his wife, children, and grandchildren. He inspired his loved ones to be courageous and intellectually curious, and encouraged an appreciation for science and the arts, for photography and baseball (especially the Boston Red Sox). Most importantly, he demonstrated integrity in his faith and a quiet, abiding love for Christ and His Church.
His family mourns the loss of their beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, but finds consolation in the holiness of his passing, and hope in the Resurrection.
Funeral details:
Sunday, 7-8pm, a public viewing will be held at Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal, Virginia.
Monday, 10am, there will be a funeral Mass at Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church in Front Royal, Virginia.
The Mass will be followed by a private burial at Culpeper National Cemetery.
In addition to or in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Poor Clare Monastery in Alexandria, Virginia, or Courage International, Inc.