Evelyn Schneider
April 15, 1921 ~ April 16, 2010
Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Gettysburg with Father Jerry Kopel officiating. Burial followed in St. Anthony’s Cemetery at Hoven. Visitation was held from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at the Luce Funeral Home with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service at the church.
Evelyn Rose Schaefer was born on April 15, 1921 in Hoven, SD to Pete and Mary (Simon) Schaefer. She attended country school, Hoven Grade School and Lebanon High School, graduating in 1939. She then attended the National Youth Administration School in Lebanon where she also worked as a bookkeeper. Later Evelyn clerked in the Lebanon Post Office. Evelyn married Donavon Jerome Schneider on September 16, 1941 at St. Mary’s Church in Lebanon. They lived on a farm on the south side of Lebanon and later purchased a ranch on the east edge of Lebanon. Evelyn was an active homemaker, farm wife and mother of four. She was a lifetime member of St. Mary’s and Sacred Heart Catholic Churches. She was a member of the Gettysburg Country Club.
Evelyn enjoyed watching all sports even after her kids and grandkids were no longer participating. She loved going to dances and playing cards with friends. Evelyn especially enjoyed the outdoors: time spent maintaining a beautiful green lawn, flowers, and garden. She was well known for her canning and pickling abilities, making the best dill pickles in the world. Evelyn also baked the most delicious pies for family and friends. Evelyn is survived by 4 children: Monte (Judi), Dick (Robbie), Ron, and Sharon (Stan) Spitzer. Grandchildren: Michelle (Ken) Flannery, Jennifer (Kevin) Bertalot, Michael (Susan), Steve (Andrea), Joseph, Matthew and Andrew Schneider, Michael (Amber) Schwingler, Mindy (Kyle) Rossow, Chad (Misty) Spitzer, Rhonda (Tony) Geditz. She has 22 great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, parents, brothers Albert and Leonard, sister Delores Medberry and grandson Mark.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be directed to the Sacred Heart Church Parish Hall building fund.
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Evelyn's arrangements.
CLERGY
Father Jerry Kopel
LECTOR
Robbie Schneider
PALLBEARERS: "Grandsons"
Mike Schneider
Steve Schneider
Joe Schneider
Matt Schneider
Drew Schneider
Tim Flannery
Michael Schwingler
Chad Spitzer
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All of Evelyn's many friends
OFFERTORY: "Granddaughters"
Michelle Flannery
Jennifer Bertalot
Mindy Rossow
Rhonda Geditz
USHERS
Kevin Bertalot
Tony Geditz
Kyle Rossow
ORGANIST
Judy Robbennolt
VOCALIST
Lexie Vogel
Sacred Heart Choir
MUSIC SELECTIONS
"How Great Thou Art"
"Prayer of St. Francis"
"How Beautiful"
"Softly and Tenderly"
"Song of Farewell"
"On Eagle's Wings"
INTERMENT
St. Anthony's Catholic Cemetery
Hoven, South Dakota
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Sorry to hear of your mothers passing. We extend our sympathies to all of her families.
Marla Banghart & family
Sioux Falls, S.D.
We send our sympathies and prayers. Evelyn was such a good friend to Jane, so we join you in mourning her passing. Losing a parent is always hard, regardless the circumstances. We pray that God will grant you peace.
Sharon & siblings,
I was sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. I had to do a double take since her birthday wishes were in the Potter County News last week. She lived a good and long life. May you be blessed with many happy memories.
Extending deepest sympathy to Evelyn’s family. She was a very hard worker & a good person.
Schneider family
Our sympathy to you all. Evelyn was quite a little lady and I consider is a priveledge to have known her. Hold her memories dear to sustain you in the days to come.
Bruce and Della Schumacher
Ron – Thinking of you and your family. I know you’re sharing many wonderful memories of happy times with your Mom. Our prayers are with you. – Paula
Ron, Sorry to hear of your mothers passing. We extend our sympathies to all of her family and friends.
Richard & Barbara Grenz
Sharon & families,
Sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. My thoughts & prayers are with you. Take Care & God Bless.
To Evelyn’s Family;
Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your mother. In reading her obituary one can see that she was a loving mother and wife. God bless her.
“A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine desert us; when trouble thickens around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts”. -Washington Irving
The Cassidy Family
Ron,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Clint
Ron,
Condolences to you and your family.
I saw your mother’s picture, she is a beautiful lady and I’m sure you are left with many cherished memories.