Dr. George Robert Schneiter

Dr. George Robert Schneiter, 87, of Hurricane, WV passed away on Wednesday February 5, 2025. He was the third child of the late Elmer Robert Schneiter and Clara Roemer Schneiter. His two older sisters, Dottie and Marjorie, spoiled him well, buying him matchbox cars with their paychecks. He received his PhD. in Aeronautical Engineering from Purdue University, where he also met his late-wife Dorothy Jean (Cooper) Schneiter. He was editor in chief of the school newspaper. After serving in the U.S. Army he had a distinguished career serving his country at the Department of Defense, receiving awards including the Distinguished Executive Service Award. In his last few years in the Pentagon as the Director of Strategic and Tactical Systems, he had oversight of ALL major defense acquisition programs (planes, ships, missiles, vehicle, and other systems). He was described by one former colleague as “one of the finest people I ever worked for or served with.” He was also Deputy Director of the SALT Task Force in the ‘70s. His time in Geneva spurred a life filled with international travel, which he enjoyed with his entire family. This enabled showing off his skill in photography, which he had perfected in dark rooms as an undergrad. George and Jeannie had two children: Christine Louise Shaffer and Calvin Robert Schneiter; and four grandchildren: Emma Louise Shaffer, Lauren Grace Shaffer, Talia Jane Schneiter and Rex Harry Schneiter. He was very active in church, participating in Bible study, discipleship classes, and Sunday school, attending both Lutheran and Methodist churches. He was often complimented on the smoothness of his voice and delivery when being the liturgist. He was a skilled tennis player into his 80’s. He had a wonderful sense of humor even through his final days, winning the hearts of his caregivers, and selfless to the end. A Celebration of Life for George will be 3:00 pm Sunday March 30, 2025 at St. John United Methodist Church, Scott Depot, WV with Rev. Teresa Markins officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to: Youth Ministry, St. John’s Methodist Church 4536 Teays Valley Road Scott Depot, WV 25560. Chapman Funeral Home 3941 Teays Valley Road Hurricane, WV 25526 is honored to serve the Schneiter family.

Dr. George Robert Schneiter

October 30, 1937 - February 5, 2025