Ronalda Karen “Dolly” Schneider was born on June13, 1955 in Miles City, MT to Edwin Schneider and Esther (Bauer) Schneider. Dolly was the fourth born child out of eight children.
Dolly worked at the activity center for Eastern Montana Industries since 1974. This is where she made new friends and enjoyed having something to do. After her mother passed away in 1980, she later joined the Gordon Group Home in Miles City.
Dolly had a way to butter you up by telling you that you were pretty. She did all this so that she could talk you out of your purse, wallet, pop, notebooks, or anything else that you may have had that she wanted. She was “Firing” one staff member or another on a daily basis. Dolly was spunky and witty and kept everyone on their toes. She loved giving her brothers a bad time. She would tell them that she was mad at them followed by a “you know why”. They were all very protective of her until the end.
Dolly’s big love in life was purses! Her mother had to quit taking her to church on Sunday because when she would see a lady with a purse, she would say out loud, “I want that purse!” That was the end of Dolly’s church days with her mom. When she was younger Dolly liked to fill her purses with rocks, which she considered money. As she got older, she got the real dollar bills and packed pens, paper, and wallets. Her favorite meal was meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and gravy. Besides purses she loved pop and Reese’s peanut butter cups.
Dolly is survived by two brothers Ron (Samantha) Schneider and Greg (Beth) Schneider of Miles City; one sister Starla Williams of Miles City; two sisters-in-law Shelly Schneider of Dickinson, ND and Carol Schneider of Miles City; four nieces Jenny Lindvold, Talia Crenshaw, Lynn Mitchell, and Breanna Schneider; 5 nephews Doug Schneider, Robert Schneider, Willis Schneider, Travis Schneider and Robert Williams; several great nieces and nephews; and all of the Staff and Clients at EMI , they were definitely her extended family.
She is proceeded in death by her parents Edwin and Esther Schneider; one sister Karen; and three brothers Willis Schneider, Jerome Schneider, and Michael “Blackie” Schneider.
We want to thank the staff at EMI and the Gordon Group Home for providing Dolly with loving care on a daily basis.
A Visitation will be held on Wednesday January 5, 2022, with Family Receiving Friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City.
Condolences to the family may be sent by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday January 5, 2022
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles Coty, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Thursday January 6, 2022
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment
After Funeral Service
Thursday January 6, 2022
Custer County Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
Luncheon
After Interment
Thursday January 6, 2022
The Parlor
1806 Main Street
Miles City, Montana
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday January 5, 2022
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles Coty, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Thursday January 6, 2022
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment
After Funeral Service
Thursday January 6, 2022
Custer County Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
Luncheon
After Interment
Thursday January 6, 2022
The Parlor
1806 Main Street
Miles City, Montana
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Sarah Dyba says
Dolly, your spunk and fire will live on for eternity. I’d like to think you were met by your forever Cowboy on the other side. Thank you for the memories. -Sarah and family
Dorothy Schwartzenberger says
To Dolly family.
So sorry your loss of Dolly. I was shock she pass away. I knew Dolly for years taking care of her. She was the spunky of life and heart of gold. I sure miss her every much. I love taking care of her. I happy got know her. . Prayers and thoughts to go to her family and friends. Fly away Dolly enjoy your family in heaven. I will see you again my loving Dolly in Heaven.
DeEtta walker says
Starla and Family: Dolly was such a big part of our lives growing up. I can remember so many times of being with her and how much she loved her purses and my brother Brian. I feel so very fortunate to have known her. My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to you at this very hard time for your family. She will be a bright light in heaven.
Love to you all DeEtta Walker (Maasch).
Marcy Stabler Parks says
Greg, Starla, and Fritz, I am so sorry to hear about Dolly! My heart goes out to all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers!
Dolores H. Steiner says
Greg and family members. Sorry to hear about Dollie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Whitney Smith says
Oh Dolly, your spunk and sarcasm never went un noticed. Staff surely got a kick out of you and your personality. Rest in peace Dolly, in a place you can have as many purses as you want!
Teresa Gillespie says
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of dolly and to her family my prayers are with y’all I worked with dolly for the longest time
Dori says
Ron, Greg and Starla,
So sorry to hear about Dolly. My thoughts and prayers are with you Guys.
MERRIE ANN STANFORD says
I am going to miss my siser she love here and going be a good Please
Beth Watts says
Her sass and cute little face will be missed. So thankful for the memories I have of her. Rest In Peace sweat sassy one. I hope you were welcomed with hugs and many, many purses.
Dee says
I was beyond blessed to be able to be part of Dolly’s life she brought so much joy and laughter into my life. I will miss her sass her laugh her telling me she loves me you will be missed so very much. I love you Doll.
Danette & David Olguin says
I am so saddened to hear about Dolly’s passing and she will truly be missed. I will never forget her sassy attitude that would make us all laugh! When I would see her she would always ask me when I was going to bring her another purse and she didn’t care if it was new, old or anything in between she would love it! I am sure heaven has lots of purses for you Miss Dolly! RIP sweetie and enjoy your family in heaven.
Danette Walker says
Oh Dolly how I will miss your sass and comments. I Love your pure and honest heart. You were such a lady with the mouth of a trucker. I will always remember your love of purses. I sure hope you are dancing in the sky, filled with purses, and happiness. Love your fatty
Cora Christopherson says
I have many memories of growing up with Dolly. We had so many pranks we were always doing. My heart goes out to all of her family and friends. Many Prayers!
Tara Stenseng says
Oh Doll face I will miss my favorite neighbor. I was one of the few who she never fired in fact she flat out refused!!! I am going to miss that spunky little fire cracker and all that sass!!
Debbie Swift Meyer says
This just broke my heart, when Starla told me, you went to Heaven. I remember when my sister Janette and I would go to your house on Lincoln, to see Starla, when your parents were still alive. And you would ask Janette why did you bring her with you. She’s a brat. But I guess she can stay. But then you would laugh. And the many times at woods and goods. You would still say I was a brat. But you would like me more if I would buy you a purse. The one time I did, it was the uglies thing I ever saw but you were so happy. You could act so tough and cuss like a trooper but we all knew you were a softy. God received another angel. Prayer and luv to the family.
Patty ( Patricia ) Ward says
I am so sorry for your loss of Dolly. I met her at First Baptist Church . Starla, Carol, and family my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May the Lord give each of you the strength to get through this loss. God bless all of you during the coming days and months. Prayers are with you all.
Josephine Meidinger says
I so sorry to hear about the passing of Dolly. She is now with her mother and my mom. May they have extra purses waiting for her in heaven.
Lynn Hager says
Oh, Dolly…you will be missed so much.