Honoring Dr. Raymond Schneider III: A Life of Compassion

By Ciara Perez, News Reporter | iSkyNews.com (ISC News)

April 25, 1948 – December 17, 2023

The world lost an incredible man on December 17, 2023, when Dr. Raymond Howard Schneider III, D.O., passed away at Banner Desert Medical Center at the age of 75. For those who knew him, he wasn’t just a doctor—he was a healer, a mentor, and a friend. He dedicated his life to helping others, whether through his medical practice, his volunteer work, or simply being there when someone needed him.

A Life of Healing

Born on April 25, 1948, in Camden, New Jersey, Raymond was raised by his parents, Raymond Howard Schneider, Jr., and Eleanor Louise Schneider. He always knew he wanted to help people, and that passion led him to the Kansas City College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he became a Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.).

Dr. Schneider opened his own family practice and urgent care in 1980, where he served his community with compassion and dedication for nearly four decades before continuing his career at Banner Health Care. Even after retiring, he never stopped caring for people. He volunteered his medical services at Mission of Mercy Free Healthcare, helped drive veterans to their medical appointments, and donated generously to the Resurrection Street Ministry, supporting those in need with food and supplies.

For him, medicine wasn’t just a job—it was a calling.

A Personal Story of a True Hero

I know firsthand the kind of doctor and man Dr. Schneider was. He didn’t just deliver thousands of babies in his lifetime—he delivered me. But his role in my story didn’t stop there.

When my mother gave birth to me at Mesa General Hospital, she suffered life-threatening complications. She wouldn’t stop bleeding. Things were critical. But Dr. Schneider saved her life. If it weren’t for him, I wouldn’t have grown up with my mom by my side. That’s something you never forget. And I know I’m not alone—there are countless people out there who have similar stories about the kindness, skill, and dedication of this incredible man.

A Life-Saving Diagnosis

My dad, Harry, also had a life-changing experience with Dr. Schneider. He went in for a routine checkup, not feeling quite right. The moment Dr. Schneider looked at his foot, he knew something was off. Without hesitation, he ordered blood tests.

The next morning, at 8:30 AM, while my dad was at work, he got a direct call from Dr. Schneider—not a nurse, not a secretary, but the doctor himself. Dr. Schneider simply said, “I need to see you NOW.”

When my dad arrived, he was rushed straight into the doctor’s office without even checking in. He knew something was wrong.

"Dr. Schneider, who was always a lighthearted and fun-loving guy, sat across from him with a rare, dead-serious expression. “Harry, you’ve been coming here for years. You know I’m a straight shooter,” he said. Then he looked him right in the eye and delivered the news that changed everything:

“Harry, you’re diabetic. We need to get this under control, or you die.”

"Die" wasn’t a word Dr. Schneider used lightly, but it hit hard. That moment changed my dad’s life. Thanks to Dr. Schneider, he got the treatment he needed and was able to manage his diabetes before it was too late.

One thing about Dr. Schneider—he had an almost supernatural ability to diagnose what was wrong with you just by looking into your eyes. Some say the eyes are the window to the soul—well, Dr. Schneider had that gift. He could see beyond the surface and instinctively know when something wasn’t right. It wasn’t just medical expertise; it was something deeper, something special.

A Family Man with a Giving Heart

Despite his busy career, Dr. Schneider always made time for family. He was a devoted husband to Linda Marie Schneider, who passed before him, and a proud father to Brian Raymond Schneider and Alexandrea Lee Schneider. He adored his grandson, Michael Joseph Schneider, and cherished the time he spent with his sister, Eileen Virginia Butler. His family was everything to him.

He also had a quiet way of giving back to the world. He never made a big deal about the good he did—he just did it. Whether it was offering free medical care, helping veterans, or donating to local charities, he was always thinking about how he could make someone else’s life better.

A Lasting Legacy

Dr. Raymond Howard Schneider III spent his entire life helping others. He saved lives, he eased suffering, and he made the world a little better, one patient at a time.

Honoring Dr. Raymond Schneider III: A Life of Compassion. The best way to honor him? Live like he did. Help others. Be kind. Give what you can. And if you were lucky enough to know him, hold on to the lessons he taught—because the world was a better place with him in it.

Rest easy, Dr. Schneider. Your legacy lives on in every life you touched and you will always be in our heart.

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