Schneider was born in Berlin, Canada West on February 17, 1859, to Johann Christoph and Anna Elizabeth (née Metz).
[3] He married Helena Ahrens November 8, 1883, and together they had five children: Charles Alexander (1884-1945), Herbert John (1886-1905), Norman Christoph (1888-1985), Frederick Henry (1890-1967) and Emma Louise (1894-1952).
[8] He later expanded operation into a butchering service and retail store next to his home on Courtland Avenue in Kitchener.
[3] Schneider was active in municipal politics, sitting on the board of trade for more than 40 years and serving as city alderman from 1905 to 1907.
[1] An estimated 1,000 people attended a memorial service held at the Church of the Good Shepherd in his honour.