Obituary: Ernest R. Schnoor

Ernest R. Schnoor age 81, of Reedsburg, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. He was born on May 4, 1939 in Ford County, Illinois, the son of Anton W. and Florence (Schuette) Schnoor. On May 21, 1960, he was united in marriage to Evelyn I. Richard. This marriage was blessed with two children. He was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church, LaValle.

He farmed in the rural Hillpoint area, and was a carpenter. He built many homes until 15 years ago when they moved off the farm, but continued to do carpentry. He was a hard worker who always kept busy, and enjoyed going to auctions and flea markets. Ernest was a John Deere fan and collected many working and toy tractors.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother Fred Schnoor.

Ernest is survived by his wife, Evelyn; children Connie (Charles) Meyer, and Lois (Jeremy) Adee; grandchildren Steve (Joan) Meyer, Amy (Nicholas) Niehausen, Sarah (Kevin) Novy, Duston (Nichole) Kearns, Wroth Kearns, and Riley Adee; great-grandchildren Kylie, Vanessa, Isabel and Levi Niehausen, and Jazzmin and Savannah Kearns; sister-in-law June Schnoor; along with other relatives and friends.

Private family services will be held with burial following in the Resting Green Cemetery, rural Ironton.

The Farber Funeral Home, Reedsburg, is assisting the family.