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Friday, February 5, 2021

WA/DL Capt. Donald Eugene Schnoor

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, WA/DL Capt. Donald Eugene Schnoor

April 13, 1937 - February 1, 2021

 



Notification with the passing of retired Western/Delta pilot Captain Don Schnoor, age 83.  Captain Schnoor joined Western Airlines 10-28-1968 and retired with Delta Air Lines based SLC.  He is survived by his wife Sherry, his children along with his grand- and great grandchildren.

To view the obituary and sign the online guestbook please visit the funeral home website at

https://www.chamberlainmccolleys.com/obituary/donald-schnoor

For those who may wish to send a personal note, whitepages lists a current mailing address as

12506 Willow Creek Rd.,  Custer, SD 57730

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN

 

Obituary : 

Donald Eugene Schnoor, age 83, of Custer, SD passed away on February 1, 2021 surrounded by his family and friends. Don was born on April 13, 1937, to Alfred and Clara (Van Asperen) Schnoor in Huron, SD.

 

He grew up ranching and graduated from Wessington High School where he was a decorated athlete, holding a state long jump record for many years. A proud Jackrabbit, he attended South Dakota State University receiving his degree in Wildlife Management. Active in ROTC throughout college, he ultimately attained the rank of Cadet Commander. Upon graduation, Don went on to proudly serve in the United States Air Force flying C124’s during the Vietnam War.

 

After his honorable discharge, Don then became a professional pilot for Western Airlines retiring as a Boeing 767 captain with Delta Airlines. Never forgetting his love of ranching, and horses in particular, Don along with his wife Sherry were the founding partners in Sherdon Ranch Enterprises, eventually relocating the ranch to Custer, South Dakota in 1993.

 

Those lucky enough to know Don, knew his charming wit, vast knowledge, engaging storytelling and  selfless generosity. Never without his cowboy hat or his trusty four-legged companions, Don was a regular at the Wrangler, Doug’s, Our Place and the Captain’s Table.

 

Although Don had many titles: mentor, coach, craftsman, pilot; he was most proud to be a “horseman” and was quick to remind anyone who would listen, that a “title is something that is earned, not granted.” A man of his word, Don often conducted business with a simple handshake, and was the first to lend a hand when needed. He elevated those around him and spent the rest of his life caring for his ranch, animals and those he loved. A man who did it his way.

 

Don is survived by his wife, Sherry Schnoor of Custer; sons, Steve (Patricia) Schnoor of Draper, UT; Scott Schnoor (Julie Jenkins) of Portland, OR; daughters, Stacie Schnoor of Dallas, TX; Samantha Schnoor (John Thompson) of Orlando, FL; eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

 

Arrangements have been placed in the care of Chamberlain McCulley’s Funeral Home of Custer.

 

 

 

 

 

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