The Fergus Falls Daily Journal

Sylvia Schnoor, died Tuesday, Nov. 20, at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.singing

She was born Dec. 19, 1921 in Brookings, S.D., the daughter of Albert and Marie (Gustafson) Ramse. She attended school in Brookings and Sioux Falls, S.D. before moving to Minnesota where she graduated from Tintah High School in 1939.

On Oct. 1, 1941, she married Walter Schnoor in Spirit Lake, Iowa. After their marriage they resided south of Foxhome and south of Fergus Falls for a time before moving to their farm north of Foxhome. In 1987 they moved into Foxhome. After her husband died, Sylvia moved to the Page House in Fergus Falls, and most recently had resided at the Broen Home in Fergus Falls.

Over the years Sylvia was employed at the River Inn Coffee Shop and Swift Company. She also provided day care for numerous families throughout the Foxhome area.

She was a member of Foxhome Lutheran Church where she participated in WELCA.

Sylvia enjoyed quilting at church, traveling throughout the United States, and playing cards and bingo.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Walter; three brothers: Alvin, Marvin and LeRoy; and a sister, Hazel, in infancy.

Survivors include her daughter, Karen (Cleon) Cermak of New Leipzig, N.D.; four grandchildren: Ladine Renner, Laren Schuster, Cindy Kottre, and Ashley Cermak; six great-grandchildren: Corey, Cayla, Crystal, Steven, Lauren, and Marley; a sister, Ardell (Arnold) Korbel; sisters-in-law, Shirley (James) Score and Helen Moore; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation: One hour prior to the service at the church.

Service: 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012 at. Foxhome Lutheran Church, Foxhome.

Clergy: Reverend John Andrews.

Burial: Burau Cemetery, rural Foxhome.

Arrangements: Olson Funeral Home, Fergus Falls

Condolences may be sent online at www.olsonfuneralhome.com