Harvey Schneider

Harvey E. Schneider was 82 years old. Harvey died on August 8, 2024 as a result of multiple health issues. A huge thank you to Hospice for their loving care during his tough battle.

There will be a Celebration of Life on Sunday, August 18th at 1:00 p.m. at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, 8201 Hickman Rd., Urbandale, IA 50322.

Harvey was born in Detroit, Michigan to Marvin and Ruth (Schefges) Schneider. Although he loved Detroit, he enjoyed living in Kentucky, Nebraska, Ohio and recently in Cape Coral, FL along with Urbandale, Iowa. Harvey attended multiple universities and earned his degree in law as well as special education at the University of Kentucky. As an attorney, he focused on helping people in multiple states who had special needs and needed legal support. As an educator in Des Moines Schools, he worked with students with disabilities at several middle schools and at Hoover High School.

Harvey leaves behind his significant other of 26 years, Jane Hildenbrand; three children, Kristin Maxwell (Columbus, Ohio), Will Schneider (Des Moines, IA) and Elizabeth Finn (Clinton, IA); and his brother Charles Schneider (Judy) Columbus, Ohio. Harv was a super grandpa to Alex Flickinger, Joseph Finn, Cassidy Finn, Faith Finn and Maxwell Finn; along with Jason, Bree, Ashlee, Mark and Eric. Harvey was uncle to numerous nieces and nephews.