~ IN MEMORY ~
Suzanne Seyfert, widow of NWA Capt. Norman
Seyfert
June 13, 1937 ~ July 14, 2018
Notification with the passing of RNPA member Suzanne Seyfert,
widow of NWA Captain Norman Seyfert who passed in July 2003.
USAF ret. Lt. Col. Norman C. Seyfert joined Northwest Airlines
05-29-1959.
Suzanne’s obituary may be viewed online at
also at
Please see below both obituaries and all available
information.
Thank you,
~ Carol for the PCN
Obituary...............Suzanne Elizabeth (Karnstedt)
Seyfert, longtime resident of Prior Lake, passed away with her family at her
side on Saturday, July 14, 2018, at the age of 81.
A visitation will be held Friday, July 20 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. with a
funeral at 11 a.m. all at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, 3611 North
Berens Rd NW, Prior Lake. Suzanne will be laid to rest at Fort Snelling National
Cemetery. Pastor Dan Poffenberger will preside.
Memorials are appreciated and will be distributed by the family to
Suzanne's favorite charities.
On June 13, 1937, in Duluth, parents, Chalmers and Thelma "Jackie" (Hassel)
Karnstedt celebrated the birth of their first daughter, Suzanne. She was the
oldest of ten children. Due to her father's job with KSTP, the family moved to
South Minneapolis and eventually settled in Edina.
From a young age, Suzanne was a motivated individual—she helped raise her
younger siblings, worked at numerous jobs, and attended Holy Angels Catholic
School. Following her high school graduation, Suzanne attended the University of
Minnesota where she earned an Associate Degree. Around this time, she began
working for Northwest Airlines as a stewardess.
Through her job, Suzanne met a pilot, Norman Seyfert. While on a date,
Suzanne was carded, and Norman noticed they had the same birthday (five years
apart). The two considered this a sign—they were meant for one another. Norman
proposed to Suzanne at the Virginian Supper Club in Prescott, WI. Rather than
having a formal wedding, the couple eloped on April 3, 1961 to La Paz,
Mexico.
In 1969, Suzanne and Norman built a home in Prior Lake where they raised
their family. Because Norman traveled often, Suzanne was dedicated to her
family. She was the quintessential hockey mom, even helping form the Prior Lake
Hockey Association. When Norman was home, they loved cooking together. In her
free time, Suzanne enjoyed gardening, canning, sewing, creative needlework and
playing the piano. She was an avid bowler and member of the Fort Snelling
Officer's Wives Club.
As her children grew, Suzanne returned to work. She was a substitute
librarian and secretary for the superintendent for School District 719. A devout
woman, Suzanne also volunteered for Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church. She
sewed the church banners and served as the church librarian.
Despite suffering from COPD, Suzanne was always active. She was a voracious
reader, word smith, and completed crosswords with ease. In recent years, she
enjoyed playing Words with Friends. It allowed her to connect with other players
across the world.
Suzanne was a wise, resilient woman who will be loved and missed by her
children, Sara (Arne) Skyberg, Samuel Seyfert, Seth Seyfert; sister, Mary
Karnstedt; brothers, John Karnstedt, David Karnstedt, Mark (Sharon) Karnstedt,
Paul Karnstedt: many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Suzanne is greeted in Heaven by her husband, Norman; parents, Cal and
Jackie; sisters, Katherine Starrett, Deborah Karnstedt; brothers, Peter
Karnstedt, James Karnstedt.
Arrangements with Ballard-Sunder , Funeral & Cremation, Prior Lake
Chapel.
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Name: Norman C. Seyfert
Date of Birth: Monday June 13, 1932
Date of Death: Friday July 11, 2003
Est. Age at Death: 71 years, 28 days
Norman C. Seyfert, age 71, of Prior Lake,
died July 11, 2003, due to complications from throat cancer. 33 Year pilot with
N.W.A., retired N.W. Pilots Assn. Retired Lt. Col.-USAF, Reserve Officers Assn.,
Prior Lake American Legion. Graduate of St. Olaf College, Long time member of
Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church. Survived by wife Sue Seyfert of Prior
Lake; children Sara (Arne) Skyberg of Red Wing, Sam Seyfert of Prior Lake, Seth
Seyfert of Prior Lake; mother Edna Seyfert of Apex, NC; sister Rosalyn Jetter of
Apex, NC; brother Arthur (Joan) Seyfert of West Bend WI & canine companion
Lizzie. Preceded in death by father Arthur Seyfert. Visitation Tuesday, 5-7 pm
at Ballard- Sunder Funeral Home, Prior Lake and 1 hour prior to service at
church on Wednesday. Funeral service Wednesday, 11 am at Shepherd of the Lake
Lutheran Church, 15033 Hwy 13 S., Prior Lake. Interment Fort Snelling National
Cemetery, Mpls. Memorials preferred to Last Hope Animal Rescue. Ballard-Sunder
Prior Lake 952-447-2633
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