In Memoriam: Former Noted Chef, Monmouth Beach, Oceanport Resident Peter Schneider, 88

Former well-known area chef, Joachim P. “Peter” Schneider, a longtime Monmouth Beach and Oceanport resident, passed away at home on March 3, surrounded by his family. He was 88.

Peter was born in Offenburg, Germany to the late Karl and Margarethe Schneider.

“He trained in Europe as a chef. He worked in Germany, France, Switzerland, the Holland America Cruise Line, the Rumson Hotel, Little Kraut Restaurant in Red Bank, and Sickles in Little Silver.

“In his second career, Peter worked at Brookdale Community College as a computer operator and manager. Always welcoming and willing to help family and friends, Peter was also quick to share a joke or advice. He loved nothing more than being with family and sharing stories with friends.”
Loved ones of Peter Schneider in his obituary

Peter was a communicant of the Church of the Precious Blood in Monmouth Beach.

In addition to his parents, Pete was predeceased by his brothers, Hans and Axel, and his sister-in-law, Kathy Hilmer.

A devoted family man, he is survived by: his beloved wife of 58 years, Laureen (Hilmer) Schneider; his children, Matthew and Dara, of Oceanport, Kelly Marie Schneider, of Oceanport, and Christopher and Alyssa, of Toms River; his brothers-in-law, Ray Hilmer, of Port Monmouth, and Henry Hilmer and wife Kathleen, of Amelia Island, FL; and his adored grandchildren, Jacqueline and John Schneider.

Family and friends may visit on Thurs., March 12, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the John E. Day Funeral Home, 85 Riverside Ave., Red Bank. A mass of christian burial will be celebrated on Fri., March 13, at 10 a.m. at Church of the Precious Blood, Monmouth Beach followed by burial at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Middletown.

— Edited obituary prepared by family via John E. Day Funeral Home