– May 4, 2026

Neil Schnaible was born on September 7, 1970, in Lafayette, Indiana, and later moved with his family to Tucson, Arizona. In 1993, he made South Lake Tahoe his home, where he embraced a life filled with skiing, adventure, laughter, and lifelong friendships.

Neil worked at Harvey’s Lake Tahoe for more than 20 years before pursuing a career in the fire service. He graduated from LTCC in 2016, worked for Fallen Leaf Fire, and joined Lake Valley Fire Protection District in 2019, later becoming a firefighter-paramedic. He deeply loved serving his community and valued the camaraderie of his fire brothers.

In Tahoe, Neil met his unicorn and the love of his life, LeeAnn. Together with their daughter, Hailee, they built a life centered around travel, adventure, and the outdoors.

On May 1, Neil was promoted and pinned as Engineer by his wife, LeeAnn, surrounded by his department. He passed away on May 4, 2026, surrounded by those who loved him.

Neil will be remembered for his humor, infectious smile, love of the outdoors, and the way he showed up for others. His spirit can be found on every summit, every trail, every green, and every climbing route.

Neil is survived by his wife, LeeAnn; daughter, Hailee; mother, Jolene; sister, Mia; and dog, Endo.

A celebration of Neil’s life will be held at Kirkwood Mountain Resort on June 7, 2026, from 1–4 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages laughter and time spent outdoors in Neil’s memory.