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BALZAR SCHNEIDER

I was born in Odessa, Russia on November 29, 1899, second son of Joseph Schneider and Magdalena Miller.  In 1902, we immigrated to the USA where six more brothers ans sisters were born.  We then came to Prelate Sask. in 1917, where we rented a farm.  In 1918, the year of the "flu", we moved to Revenue, Sask.  I farmed with my father and brothers for awhile after I was married, then went on my own settling on NE 18-38-20.  My youngest brother was born in Canada, completing our family of nine.  We farmed in the Revenue district until 1950 when we moved to Wilkie, where we built a new house and semi-retired, still going to the farm each day.

I was married to Marie Eva Weber in 1921, she being the daughter of Martin Weber and Agatha Meier.  Our family is: Mary (Joe Koch), Rose (Fred Laturnus), Monica (Frank Laturnus), Vincent (Anne, who passed away, second wife - Valerie), Joe (Wilma), Catharina (Kasper Sander), Martin (Judy), Gerald (Eileen), Daniel, Lorraine (Ted Byblow), Wilma (Dennis Mack).

My wife passed away June 11, 1984 and I still live in my house. I am in fairly good health, go to Mass regularly and enjoy playing cards and bingo.  In the summer, I still drive my own car.