Berneice Schneider
February 09, 1935 - January 24, 2019
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FITCHBURG-MADISON- Berneice E. Schneider, age 83, of Fitchburg, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, after a long illness. She was born Feb. 9, 1935, in Madison, the daughter of Mary (Guanella) and Lawrence Schneider. Berneice was a proud graduate of Oregon High School and UW-Platteville with a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in education. She taught fifth grade for almost 40 years, the last 35 in the Madison Metropolitan School District at Sherman, Thoreau and Shorewood Hills. Her adult life was dedicated to the education of children. Berneice is survived by her sister, Berndetta of Fitchburg; brother, Gerald of Evansville; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Betty. A private family graveside memorial will be held in Oregon at a later date. Memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare, 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Fitchburg, Wis., 53711. The family would like to thank the dedicated and caring staff of Agrace HospiceCare and Sebring Assisted Care in Madison for their incredible help during Berneice’s final years. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Fitchburg
Funeral & Cremation Care
2950 Chapel Valley Rd
Fitchburg, WI 53711
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James Sundquist
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A great and supportive teacher, who I remember fondly all these years later. Even sent me a card when I graduated from High School, seven years later. She will have left a lasting legacy, which is as much as most can hope for.
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David Cramer
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As one of her 5th Grade students at Sherman Elementary School in the mid-70s, I fondly remember her, respected her, and still recall the gift I gave her on the last day of 5th the brightened her day so much.
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Clara Lazimy
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Ms. Schneider taught all three of our children in the 5th grade at Shorewood Elementary School over a period of ten years. She knew how to reach each one of them and gave them a warm and firm educational foundation. She was a gifted educator and our family was fortunate to have known her .
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Sue Wallen
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Berneice and I were teaching colleagues at Sherman Elementary School in the 1970's. I was a relatively new teacher and she was a very experienced teacher. My first assignment at Sherman was to share a classroom of 50 students with Berneice. I was very nervous, but it turned out to be one of my fondest teaching experiences. Berneice was extremely organized, knew her subject matter thoroughly, and seemed to know what every child needed. She set high expectations and kids just seemed to perform. I learned so many methods from her that I carried.. throughout my 34 years of teaching. Thank you, Berneice. I am forever grateful to you.