Bernard Clair "Bud" Schneider, PhD was born on August 13, 1947 at Great Bend, Kansas, the son of Bernard A. and Leona L. Hopkins Schneider. He grew up on a farm outside of Olmitz, along with his sister, Janice. Soon after graduating from Hoisington High School, Bud started his studies at Fort Hays College studying psychology, but was soon called to serve time in the U. S. Army. Bud's last duty assignment in the Army, was the 1st BN, 30th ARTY 1st Air Cavalry Division. He served in the Army from October 11, 1966 until he was honorably discharged on October 10, 1972. Bud served in the 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) in the Republic of Vietnam. While in the service he received the National Defense Service Medal; Army Commendation Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. After discharge, he returned to college and finished his Bachelor of Arts degree on December 20, 1971 and his Masters Degree on December 21, 1972. At Fort Hays State College, Bud was initiated to The Psi Chi Chapter, for the National Honor Society in Psychology. Bud worked as a Psychologist over the years in various capacities, with the most recent employment with Juvenile Correction Facility at Larned State Hospital. In the recent years he also completed his Doctorate degree in Psychology. Over the years Bud pursued his interest in working with cattle. He began his business in the 1970's where he learned to artificially inseminate cattle. In the late 1980's he learned embryo transfers and began his business "Embryo Specialty Services". Bud was married to Paula Daylor, September 8, 1979 in Manhattan, Kansas. They had one son, Tyler Cole Schneider. Their marriage ended, but those who knew Bud, knew of his love, pride and devotion to his son. Suvivors include his son, Tyler Cole Schneider of Kansas City, Missouri, his significant other, Sheila Jones of Great Bend; sister, Janice Brack and husband, Alan of Bison; nephew Scott Brack and wife, Jeana; nieces, Jodi Romeiser and husband, Duane; and Jessica Feldhausen and husband, Rusty; great-nephews and nieces, Spencer and Brielle Romeiser and Carley, Cailyn, and Colton Brack. He was recently preceded in death by his uncle, Jerry Hopkins. On September 11, 2007, his mother, Leona Schneider, passed away. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 14, 2007 at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend. Interment will be at LaCrosse Cemetery, LaCrosse, Kansas, with military honors conducted by Fort Riley Honor Guard. Visitation will be on Thursday, September 13, 2007, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with the family to receive friends from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to American Cancer Society in care of the funeral home.