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Don Edward Schroeder, Sr.

Schroeder, Don Edward, Sr. 81, of McGregor died Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at Carefree Living in McGregor. A celebration of life will be: 12pm -4pm Sat., Oct. 26, at the VFW Post 2747 in McGregor. Arrangements are with McGregor Funeral Home & Cremation Services in McGregor. srtfuneral.com


Mark Schuman

Schuman, Mark Mark Schuman, age 64, of Little Chute, WI passed away with his loving wife Amy at his side on October 9th after a year- long battle with leukemia. Mark was born on January 15, 1960, in Kohler, WI to Glen and Julie Schuman. Mark received his bachelor's degree from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL and his law degree from the University of WI, Madison. Most of Mark's professional life was spent in Minneapolis. He represented some of the biggest companies in the pharma world. His work involved breaking patents on formulary drugs in order for his clients to introduce generics to the market. Mark worked for Merchant & Gould where he not only practiced law, but also mentored many young aspiring attorneys. Mark's mentor, Alan Carlson, left Merchant & Gould to start another law firm. In Alan's words, "we were eager to have Mark and the other members of his pharma team join the firm, and we changed the name to Carlson, Caspers, Vandenburgh, Lindquist and Schuman to reflect Mark's importance to the firm." Mark and Amy met through EHarmony in June 2009. After dating long distance for three years, Amy left her job in Appleton, WI and moved to Minneapolis (March 2012). Mark and Amy enjoyed the Twin Citieswalking, biking, so many great friends and some treasured family too. Besides Minneapolis, Mark and Amy enjoyed their home in Door County, WI. When Mark retired in 2018, he and Amy sold the home in Minneapolis and established a residence in Clearwater, FL. Mark and Amy enjoyed traveling and saw so many beautiful places throughout the world. One trip was especially memorable. On November 11, 2011 (11-11-11), Mark proposed to Amy at the Trevi Fountain in Rome. Many trips to Rome would follow. Some other favorite trips included Burning Man in Black Rock City, NV, March in Valencia Spain, Norway (Northern Lights and Edvard Munch's "The Scream") and Thailand. Mark also enjoyed sailing and glass-blowing. In addition to Amy, Mark is survived by Amy's sons: Taylor DeBruin and Connor (Kalyn) DeBruin; and grandson, Jonah; his mother, Julie Schuman; brother, Paul; and brother, John (Miriam) and their children: Julia and Christian. He will also be greatly missed by Amy's siblings and their families: Pat (Peter) Litersky and their children, Claire (Brianna) Savoie; Pete (Sara) Litersky and their children: Max, Morgan, and Chase; Debbie (friend, Joe Vanden Elsen) and the late Steve Hartjes and their children, Mike (Jessie) and their children Macy, Callahan, and Hamilton; Nikki (Dylan) Esterling and their children, Natalie Campbell and Nathan; Rachel (Joe) Cabelka and their children, Lucas, Charlotte, and Nolan; Tim (Joanie) Hartjes and their children, Danielle (Rudy) Botz and their children, Laken and Rory; Brooke, Jesse, and Karly; Greg (Karen) Hartjes and their children, Madelyn, Eli and Owen; Gary Hartjes and his children, Preston and Alex; Beth (Steve) McAuley and their children, Sean, Tony, and Noah. Mark was preceded in death by his father, Glen Schuman; former wife, Mary Schuman; father and mother- in-law, James "Cobby" and Grace Hartjes; and brother-in-law, Steve Hartjes. A Memorial Service will be held for Mark on Thursday, October 24th, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at Verkuilen- Van Deurzen Family Funeral Home, 101 Canal Street, Little Chute, WI 54140. Visitation will begin at the funeral home at 3:00 p.m. with service to follow. Condolences: verkuilenfh.com. VERKUILEN-VAN DEURZEN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME 101 Canal Street Little Chute, WI 54140 (920) 788-3321


Carole C. Scott

Scott, Carole C. 92, Sauk Centre passed away October 6, 2024. Memorial Service for Carole and her husband, Donald, who died on August 21, 2024 and donated his body to the University of Minnesota, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, October 28 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Sauk Centre with visitation 1 hour prior. Military honors for Don will be held by the Sauk Centre United Veterans Honor Guard at the funeral home following the service. pattonschad.com 320-352-3089


Patricia Mary (Zagaros) Seim


Neil C. Selchow

Selchow, Neil C. Age 96, of Richfield. Preceded in death by wife and "bestest friend" of 62 years, Dorothy (Brelje) Selchow; parents, Herman and Lillian Selchow; brother, Eugene "Gene" Selchow; other family and friends. Survived by children, Wanda Hagen (Tom Barna) and Mark (Rochelle Casey); grandchildren, Paul Hagen (Tammy), Eric Hagen, Ryan Casey, Nicole (Dennis) Barnholtz and Brandon Casey; great-grandchildren, Justin, Ryan, Darin, Nicholas and Alexander Hagen; sister, JoAnn LaPlante; brother-in-law, Vern Brelje; nieces, nephews and many friends. Service 11 AM Saturday (Nov 2) with visitation 1 hour prior at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, 6541 16th Ave S. in Richfield. Interment Sunset Cemetery. Morris Nilsen Chapel 612-869-3226 morrisnilsen.com


David Edward Shannon

Shannon, David Edward of St. Paul, MN, died September 23, 2024, at age 78. Memorial service Friday, October 25, 2024, 3:00pm, St. Paul's UCC, 900 Summit Ave., St. Paul, MN. Neptune Society


Richard J. 'Dick' Smith


William Fred 'Billy' Smith

Smith, William "Billy" Fred Age 72, passed away October 3rd, 2024. Preceded in death by his father, John R Smith, and sister in-law Karon Smith. Billy was a realtor and developer; owned and operated Business Centers Inc. in Saint Louis Park, MN. He, along with his brother and father developed many industrial properties in Saint Louis Park, and Eden Prairie, along with a commercial center in the Turks & Caicos Islands. His focus was "small space for small businesses." Billy helped many businesses succeed. His children strive to carry on the great business and culture he started. He devoted over a decade of his life creating Minnesota Wines and starting Warehouse Winery; the first inter-city winery in Minnesota. He and his mother, Irene, spent many hours tending to the vines he planted in Wayzata. He loved entertaining guests at the winery and trade shows, harkening back to the days he worked on the Royal American Shows carnival with his brother as kids. Billy attended Minnetonka High School and University of Arizona, where he worked towards a degree in architecture. Billy was an artist at heart, mastering pottery, photography and sculpting. He loved to travel and deep sea fish and owned a number of fishing boats over the years. He, along with his friends and sons, drove the boats from Florida to the Turks & Caicos islands many times. Billy loved downhill skiing, taking many trips to the Rockies and to Lutsen. He loved motorcycle touring and dirt bike riding with family and friends, and had many fond memories of staying at Nemo Ranch during the Sturgis bike rally. Billy always said his greatest accomplishment of his life was his sons. He will be loved and missed by his Mother, Irene Smith, Brother, John T. Smith, and sons; Harrison and Parker (Jaimie) Smith; grandchildren, Archer, Indy and Otto Smith; many loving other relatives and friends. Celebration of Life Friday December 6, 11 AM at Wayzata Community Church, 125 East Wayzata Blvd, Wayzata. Visitation will begin 1 hour prior to the service. Reception will be at Warehouse Winery in Saint Louis Park immediately following the funeral. David Lee Funeral Home Wayzata 952-473-5577


Charles Steven Snyder

Snyder, Charles Steven age 73, died peacefully on 10-8-2024. Chuck is the 2nd son of parents Al & Betty and is preceded in death by his parents and brother Mike. Born November 28, 1951 in Long Prairie MN, his childhood was spent on the farm in LP, moving to Duluth, Hastings and then Excelsior. Chuck was a Minnetonka High School graduate when he enrolled at Control Data Institute and was quickly recruited by Wang Labs of Chicago Illinois as a computer engineer. Chuck advanced to multi-state manager based in Hopkins MN and continued there for 19 years until the company dissolved. Chuck joined SouthWest Transit Agency as an operations manager during its rise from a small rural transit agency to SWTA being named "Transit Agency of the Year" by the American Public Transit Association in 2004. Chuck retired to pursue his dream of sailing and moved to South Pasadena Florida and lived aboard his 36ft Tyana sailboat, "Lobo". Chuck was a fan of the warm weather, became harbor master, and developed many lasting friendships. In 2020, he returned to MN to be nearer family & live quietly in Chanhassen. Chuck is survived by brothers Greg (Gail), Henry (Eileen), Marvin (Sheila), Doug (Maria), Fred, sister Mary (Glenn), sister-in-law Sylvia, and many nephews, nieces, and family. A visitation will be held on Saturday October 26, 2024 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm, Huber Funeral Home at 520 2nd St, Excelsior, with a short service at 2 PM. Huber Funeral & Cremation Services Excelsior Chapel 952-474-9595 huberfunerals.com


Gene R. Stauffacher

Stauffacher, Gene R. 84, of Mpls passed away on September 24, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Gayle; children, Kari, Dale, Joel and Heather; grandchildren, great grandchildren; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 1:00 PM at the Minneapolis Scottish Rite Temple, 2011 Dupont Ave. S, Mpls. Swedberg-Taylor F.H., Webster, WI 715-866-7131 swedberg-taylor.com


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