Born: 18 March 1924 — Muscatine, Muscatine County, Iowa Died: 13 December 2022 — Waconia, Carver County, Minnesota Burial: Eden Prairie Cemetery, Eden Prairie, Minnesota Parents: Frederick H. “Fred” Schneidmiller (1896–1949) & Mary Elizabeth (Becker) Schneidmiller (1900–1981) Spouse: Matthew James “Mutzie” Nolan (1923–2000) Children: Kathleen (Richard) Gohr; Barbara (Scott) Pearson; Michael Nolan; Stephen Nolan Siblings: Leroy Schneidmiller; Richard Schneidmiller; Helen (Schneidmiller) Davis; surviving brother Fred Schneidmiller
Rose Marion (Schneidmiller) Nolan lived a long, generous, and deeply family‑centered life spanning nearly a century. Born in Iowa, Lived in Saginaw, Michigan and later rooted in Minnesota, she became a cornerstone of the Nolan family’s modern generations. Her life reflects the values of steadiness, humor, hard work, and devotion to her children and grandchildren.
She spent 30 years with G.E. Capital, building a career during a time when few women balanced professional and family life with such consistency.
Her personality—warm, witty, observant—left a lasting imprint on everyone around her.
A woman of humor and light, Rose was known for her infectious laugh and her sharp, memorable sense of humor.
She loved reading, writing, and watching birds, finding joy in quiet, reflective moments.
After retirement, she poured her time into helping at her daughter’s daycare and being present for her grandchildren—an extension of her lifelong nurturing spirit.
She lived her final years in Eden Prairie and Waconia, surrounded by family and the rhythms of the Minnesota landscapes she had long called home.
Rose married Matthew James “Mutzie” Nolan, forming a strong and enduring partnership that shaped the Nolan family’s 20th‑century story. Together they raised four children—Kathleen, Barbara, Michael, and you, Stephen—each of whom carried forward her humor, resilience, and warmth.
Her legacy extends through her grandchildren and great‑grandchildren, who remember her as a steady, loving presence.
Rose’s life is remembered for:
Her devotion to family, expressed through daily acts of care.
Her work ethic, demonstrated in decades of professional service.
Her joyful spirit, which made her home a place of laughter and welcome.
Her quiet creativity, seen in her love of writing and observing the natural world.
She lived 98 years—nearly a full century of change, growth, and family continuity—and remains a central figure in the Nolan lineage.