Fredrick M. Schneider Jr. "Tex", 41, of Dresden, died at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 3, 2012 at his residence. He was born July 25, 1970, in Zanesville, a son of Fredrick M. Sr. and Cheryl A. Hoover Schneider of Dresden. He graduated from Tri Valley High School Class of 1988. He was a Union Electrician Journeyman for IBEW Local Union #105. He attended Westwood Baptist Church and enjoyed farming, hunting and shopping but most of all, he enjoyed being a father. Surviving in addition to his parents are two sons, Fredrick Schneider III of Dresden and Jack Schneider of Zanesville; two sisters, Debbie Hittle and Darla Schneider, both of Zanesville; a brother, Joshua (Lindsay) Schneider of Dresden; nine nieces and nephews, Mitch Adams, Tony Adams, Klare Hittle, Wolfgang Hittle, Jimmy Bohn, Angie Bohn, Stone Schneider, Magnus Schneider, Seth Schneider and Emily Schneider; seven great nieces and nephews, Ryan, Alexis, Ruger, Harmonie, Hayden, Riley and Lily; and six uncles, Larry (Sue) Hoover, Martin, Ernie, Jim, Mike and Dan Schneider. He was preceded in death by his wife, Stephanie Schneider, who died in 1997; a daughter, Shayla Schneider, who died in 1992; two aunts, Pamela Sue Schneider and Beth Ann Hoover; paternal grandparents, Hugo and Susan Schneider; and maternal grandparents, Jack and Betty Hoover. No calling hours or services will be held. A private family burial will take place. Bolin-Dierkes Funeral Home, 1271 Blue Ave., Zanesville is entrusted with all arrangements. To send a note of condolence, order flowers or comfort food for the Schneider Family: www.bolin-dierkesfuneralhome.com