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Atty. Merle Norman Schneidewind

San Diego, CA
November 22, 1945 - December 2, 2023
Nov 22, 1945 - Dec 2, 2023

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Atty. Merle Norman Schneidewind

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Merle Schneidewind, 78, passed away on December 2, 2023 after a valiant battle with Parkinson’s disease.

Merle was born November 22, 1945 in Minneapolis, MN to Merle Edward Schneidewind and Maggie Cooper. After graduating from Robbinsdale High School, Merle enlisted in the Marine Corps and was stationed in San Diego, CA. When his service was completed he returned to Minneapolis to study at the University of Minnesota where he earned his bachelor's degree. Merle continued …

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Merle will be laid to rest with military honors at Miramar National Cemetery on 1/12/24 at 12:30 p.m.

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Truly a remarkable man, Merle left  us good examples to follow :)   
Truly a remarkable man, Merle left  us good examples to follow :)   
Truly a remarkable man, Merle left  us good examples to follow :…
A great atrorney!! He helped me throughout my case.... i am so grateful and he will be missed
A great atrorney!! He helped me throughout my case.... i am so grateful and he will be missed
A great atrorney!! He helped me throughout my case.... i am so g…
Merle was not only an excellent attorney but took true joy in his work and in his interactions with others. He had a gr…
Merle was not only an excellent attorney but took true joy in his work and in his interactions with…
Merle was not only an excellent attorney but took true joy in hi…

I had the privilege of being Merle’s last legal secretary. I had retired from working for three other criminal defens…

I had the privilege of being Merle’s last legal secretary. I had retired from working for three o…

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November 22nd, 1945
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December 2nd, 2023
San Diego, CA
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Adam Doyle
Benjamin Sixgates
Bert Lazerow
Cliff Wiebke
Ezekiel Cortez
Guadalupe Murguia
Jose Rojo
Maureen Devaney
Meg Adkisson
Melissa Exler
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Miramar National Cemetery
5795 Nobel Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
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