Background
Schneider, Richard John was born on June 22, 1945 in New Ulm, Minnesota, United States. Son of Richard Curtis and Myrtle Helen Schneider.
literature and language professor
Schneider, Richard John was born on June 22, 1945 in New Ulm, Minnesota, United States. Son of Richard Curtis and Myrtle Helen Schneider.
Bachelor in English and Education, Hamline University, St. Paul, 1967. Master of Arts in English, University California, Santa Barbara, 1968. Doctor of Philosophy in English, University California, Santa Barbara, 1973.
English teacher Oak Grove High School, San Jose, California, 1969—1970. Professor English Barton College (Formerly Atlantic Christian College), Wilson, North Carolina, 1973—1986. Professor emeritus, English Wartburg College, Waverly, Iowa, since 1986.
Member of Thoreau Society (board director 1996—2006).
Married Mary Helen Nielsen, August 8, 1969. Children: Eric Richard, Heidi Helen Brar, Rick Daniel.