Charles "Chip" H. Schneider

SCOTTSDALE – Charles “Chip” Schneider, 83, of Scottsdale, AZ passed away on his eighty-third birthday on August 30, 2026 with his family by his side. Chip will be remembered most for his caring, patient and loving way that he treated each person he encountered, but more importantly for his love and devotion he expressed toward his wife, children and grandchildren. 

Chip is survived by his wife of twenty-six years, Terry, sons Paul of Chandler, AZ, and Mark (Libby) of Missoula, MT, stepdaughter Trisha (Sergio) of Scottsdale, AZ, nine grandchildren, Lucas, Alex, Brody, Austin, Sofia, Cady, Drew, Cailyn and Alyssa. Chip was preceded in death by his parents and stepson, Robert. 

Chip and Terry spent their years traveling, supporting their nine grandchildren and four children. In Yuma where Chip spent most of his adult life he was a devoted man of faith and involved in his church, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church where he served in many leadership roles and is where he met his wife Terry. During his career at Kofa High School, Chip made an impact on thousands of students where he started as a math teacher and become Athletic Director, Assistant Principal and Principal. After retirement he went on to work at Amberly’s Place as Children’s Justice Project Coordinator training schools and groups how to identify and report abuse in women in children. 

Chip was born on August 30, 1943 in Rockville Centre, NY to Charles and Dorothy Schneider. He was an only child and his family moved to Florida where he graduated from Cresent City High School in 1961 where he was involved in baseball and basketball. After graduating high school, he went to the University of Florida and earned a bachelor’s in education followed by a master’s degree in education from Northern Illinois University. 

Shortly thereafter he moved to Florida with his first wife, Lynne and were blessed with Paul in 1975 and Mark in 1979 making their way to Yuma, Arizona. Chip was a hands-on dad and enjoyed spending time with his boys. The boys remember their dad loving them unconditionally and supporting them as they played various sports throughout their school years. Chip was happiest watching his grandchildren in their sports and activities. 

Visitation will be held on Friday, September 11 from 5:00p.m. - 7:00p.m. at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 East Indian School Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85018. Services are being held at Christ Church Lutheran on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 12:30 pm.