Lorraine Snyder (Dege), age 94, of Cottage Grove.
She was born on March 30, 1918 in St. Paul, MN. She served in the Marine Corps during WWII in Quantico, VA. There she met the love of her life, Bill Snyder. They were married on August 22, 1945 and spent over 49 years together. On Tuesday, April 17, 2012, she passed away peacefully with family by her side.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Magdalene (Kartak) Dege, her husband, Bill, two brothers, and two sisters. She is survived by her daughter, Pat (Terry) Horan, son, Mike (Pat); her grandchildren, Katie (Dave) Rumpca, Todd (Jane), Tim (Shantel), Scott (finance Michelle) Horan, Jeff Snyder; great grandchildren, Riley and Ryan Rumpca and McKenna and Olivia Horan. The family wishes to thank the staff at Regina Nursing home in Hastings, MN for taking good care of her for the past five years.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at St. Rita's Catholic Church in Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior to the service, all at the church. Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Memorials to Regina Foundation in Hastings, MN or donor's choice.
Service
St. Rita's Catholic Church
8694 80th St. S.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM