Curt F. Scheider

Curt F. Scheider age 67, of Freeport, Illinois passed away Monday, June 27, 2022 at FHN Hospital in Freeport. Cremation rites have been accorded and a celebration of Curt's life will be held at a later date. Friends and family are invited to share in Curt's life at www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com .

Curt was born May 30, 1955 in Freeport, the son of Kenneth F. and Etta Lucille (Peck) Scheider. He attended Orangeville High School in Orangeville, Illinois and graduated with the Class of 1973. Curt married the love of his life Kathy L. Miller on June 22, 1974 in Orangeville. They celebrated 48 years of marriage. He worked for Honywell in Freeport as a CNC Machinist for 46 years retiring in 2019.

Curt had a green thumb and always challenged himself on being able to grow whatever he wanted. He used his skills to help create his own business Whitetail Gardens. Curt enjoyed taking produce to the Farmer's Markets and donating produce to the local community. As his health began to keep him out of his fields he researched and developed his own hydroponics setup to still be able to enjoy tomatoes and other produce. Curt was an avid fisherman and was known to brag about how when the kids were younger they could out fish the adults near them without getting all their lines tangled up. Curt was a mentor and teacher to his family and never missed the opportunity to help when needed. Curt truly cherished the time he spent with his family and whenever it was time to go there was Curt with a big hug and "Bye, I love ya drive safe."

Curt will be dearly missed by his loving and devoted wife, Kathy; son, Jeremy Scheider of Freeport; 2 daughters, Kelli (Chris) Martin of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, Tracy Scheider of Freeport; bonus daughter, Melanie (Matt) Hathaway of Evansville, Wisconsin; 2 grandchildren, Ava and Tristen Bird; his beloved dog, Raven and 3 grandpups; sister, Bonnie (Jerry) Obert of Freeport and many sisters and brothers in-law. Curt was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Donna and brother, Lee.