Fern Schnathorst Obituary
The passing of Fern Schnathorst (Des Moines, Iowa) occurred on July 17, 2026. Fern, born on June 28, 1930, is remembered by those who knew her. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Fern Schnathorst to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Emmett Willis and Jane Willis; her husband LeRoy Schnathorst Sr.; her son LeRoy W. Schnathorst Jr.; and her grandson Nicholas Hutchinson.
She is survived by: her children, Jane Graber (Mike), Emmett Schnathorst (Janice), Barbara Hutchinson and Randall Schnathorst; her daughter-in-law Sue Schnathorst; and her sisters, Lois Halterman and Jessie Belle Rivera. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and, 4 great great grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be directed to her church, First Church of Christ, 310 NW Ash Drive, Ankeny, Iowa 50023 or an organization of your choice in loving memory of Fern.
