Meredith ‘Mert’ Melvin Schneider of Wallace Township passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 13, 2021, on the same century family farm home as when he was born on March 10, 1946, and where he resided all of his life. Husband of Nancy (Berlett) Schneider of 47 years. Father of Angela Schneider, Jason Schneider & Kristy Perrin, Paul & Chrissie Schneider, and Darrell & Christina Schneider, and grandfather of Cole, Owen, Noah, Reid, Jonathan, Clara, Hailey, Cora, and Hudson, all of Palmerston. Predeceased by his parents Melvin & Cora (Bramhill) Schneider, sister Verna Metcalfe, parents-in-law Reuben & Martha Berlett, and sister-in-law Marion Berlett. Mert focused his life on family, farming, and politics. He achieved many goals in life, including serving the local municipal council for 39 years, where he was Reeve of Wallace Township for 10 years, and Warden of Perth Country for 2 years. Mert was a very successful farmer, and expanded his farming operation right up to the end. He was a dedicated member of his community, and enjoyed many years with the Palmerston Agricultural Society. Visitation will be held at the Eaton Funeral Home, Listowel on Wednesday from 2:00 to 5:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Visitors must schedule a time to attend on the funeral home website, or by calling 519-291-4840. Everyone attending must wear a mask. A private family funeral service will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church, Listowel on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. The service will be live-streamed and we ask you to watch safely from your home. Interment in Palmerston Cemetery. Click here to view service. Memorial donations to a charity of one’s choice would be appreciated. In recognition of the life long contributions and commitment to the community, and in light of Covid restrictions, a drive by tractor procession is being organized by the Palmerston Agricultural Society to honour Mert Schneider on Thursday, June 17th, 2021. Assembly will be at 6:30 p.m. at the Palmerston Community Centre parking lot with the procession starting at 7:00 p.m. going past the Schneider farm. Other vehicles acceptable as well. Please respect social distancing at all times. Online condolences may be left at www.eatonfuneralhome.ca