Andrew Schneider

Andrew J. "Andy" Schneider, age 21 of Albany, died Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at his home in Albany, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 21 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany with Rev. Bradley Jenniges, O.S.B. officiating. A private inurnment will be held at a later date.

Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the Seven Dolors Gathering Area in Albany. Parish prayers will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday evening at the Seven Dolors Gathering Area in Albany.

Andrew Joseph Schneider was born November 24, 1994 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to Anthony "Tony" and Gail (Winkels) Schneider. He graduated from Albany High School in 2013 where he was involved in FFA and Robotics. Andy was an avid reader and read a wide variety of books. He enjoyed four wheeling and his favorite TV series was Leverage. Andy was very protective of his sister, Sammy. He was attending St. John's University in Collegeville and was a member of Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany. Andy was a wonderful son, brother, and grandson who will be deeply missed.

Survivors include his parents, Tony and Gail Schneider of Albany; sister, Sammy Schneider at home; grandparents, Irene Schneider of Waite Park and Leander and Karen Winkels of Farming; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Andy was preceded in death by his grandfather, Ray Schneider.

Serving as casket bearers will be Joe Schneider, Marvin Schneider, Denny Kettelhut, Don Winkels, Gary Winkels, and Dan Winkels. Cross bearer will be Brandon Winkels and scripture bearer will be Amanda Schneider. Gift bearers will be Tom and Christie Winkels and readers will be Arlene Williams and Jane Schneider.