SANGERVILLE- Our beloved Udo Schneider, 53, passed away on November 29, 2011, at Mayo Regional Hospital in Dover-Foxcroft. Udo was born May 16, 1958, in Simmersbach, Germany, son of Irmgard Schneider.

He is survived by 5 children, 8 grandchildren, and his beloved dog, Sylvie. His son Lukas and daughter Mariah live in Sangerville; his daughters Sabrina, Jessica, and Jennifer, as well as his 8 grandchildren, live in Germany.

Udo was proud of all his children and he adored his grandchildren. He was educated in Germany and served proudly and honorably in the German Army. Udo was employed at Hilltop Manor, a division of Davis Long Term Care Group, in Dover-Foxcroft for more than 11 years. Udo was loved by all the residents and staff, he thought of them as his extended family. He will be sadly missed by all that knew and loved him.

Private memorial services will be held at Crosby & Neal in Guilford with Pastor Stephen Dean officiating.

A celebration of his life will be held from 3 to 5 PM, Tuesday, December 6, 2011, at Mt. Kineo Masonic Lodge in Guilford.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Udo Schneider, to Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union, P.O. Box 697, Guilford, ME 04443, to bennefit his children.