Edwin Raymond Schneweis, 89, died October 1, 2011 at LakePoint Nursing Home, Wichita, Kansas. He was born September 19, 1922 at Odin, Kansas, the son of Emil and Josephine (Zorn) Schneweis. He married Lucille Mary Zecha November 5, 1946 at Holy Family Catholic Church, Odin. A Great Bend resident since 1966, coming from Beaver, Mr. Schneweis was a farmer, stockman, electrician, and carpenter. Mr. Schneweis was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Great Bend. He was a former member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Beaver. The family wishes to acknowledge all those who have offered prayers and assistance, especially Marty and Kathy Chacon and Joanne Demel. Survivors include his wife, Lucille Mary Schneweis, of the home; two sons: Bill Schneweis and wife Karen, Wichita; and Patrick Schneweis, Clearwater, Kansas; two daughters: Annette Schneweis, Houston, Texas; and Carol Schneweis, Wichita, Kansas; seven grandchildren: Lisa Bryant, Adam Schneweis, Blake Schneweis, Kurt Schneweis, Kyle Schneweis, Seth Jackson, and Nick Jackson; and six great-grandchildren: Raylin Schneweis, Kiley Schneweis, Colton Bryant, Cassidy Bryant, Kate Schneweis, and Cody Schneweis. He was preceded in death by five brothers: John Schneweis, Wilhelm Schneweis, Father Emil Schneweis, Lawrence Schneweis, and Leonard Schneweis; seven sisters: Gabriella Habiger, Anna Schneweis, Sister Pauline Schneweis, Christina Demel, Gertrude Rziha, Leona Jenisch, and Mathilda Boor; and one granddaughter, Amy Schneweis. Vigil service will be at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at Bryant Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, October 6, 2011 at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Father Reginald A. Urban will be celebrant. Burial will be in Great Bend Cemetery. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at Bryant Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to St. Lawrence Seminary High School Scholarship Fund, Mt. Calvary, Wisconsin, in care of the funeral home.