Sharon (Sheri) F. Schneider, 54, of Minnewaukan, ND passed away at her daughter’s home in Grand Forks, ND on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, under the care of hospice. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16 at the Lighthouse Assembly of God Church in Ft. Totten, ND, with Pastor Brandon Wegener officiating. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be held at the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Minnewaukan. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the White Horse Hill Camera Club: P.O. Box 705 Devils Lake, ND 58301.
Sheri was born Aug. 10, 1971, to Albert and Patricia (Rogowski) Jorgensen in Pascal, WA. She was raised and educated in Tuttle, ND, graduating from Tuttle High School with the Class of 1989. Sharon furthered her education at Bismarck State College for one year, before transferring and later receiving her Bachelor’s Degree from Lake Region State College in Devils Lake in Graphic Design in 2000.
Sheri was united in marriage to Francis Schneider on May 24, 2002, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Devils Lake. She was employed with Reslock Printing Services, Devils Lake Journal and the Benson County Farmers Press, working in Graphic Design.
Sheri was a very talented artist in photography. She actively took pictures of the northern lights, sunsets, and sunrises. She enjoyed capturing photos of birds, keeping a detailed book of which birds she had photographed. Sheri served on the Board of Directors at the White Horse Hill Camera Club, before being overcome with illness. She also enjoyed gardening, drawing, walking by the lake, enjoying nature, and spending time with her loving family. Sheri will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Sheri is survived by her husband of 23 years, Francis; children, Shantel (special friend, Rick), Brandon, Heather (special friend, Ben), Joseph (Virginia), Tina, Melody, Thomas, and James; grandchildren, Kegan, Dixie, Paisley, Lexi, and Rena-Lee; siblings, Dan (Nancy), Tracy (Rick), Lenora (Lavern), LeAnn (Jason), and Micky (Kelli); mother-in-law, Gloria; numerous brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Sheri was preceded in death by her parents, Albert Jorgensen and Patricia Ochsner; step-father, Clifford Ochsner; brother, Chris Jorgensen; father-in-law, Francis Schneider Sr.; and brother-in-law, Mark “Tiny” Lausch.
Arrangements are with the Nelson Funeral Home of Minnewaukan, ND.
Online condolences may be left at www.nelsonfuneralhomesnd.com.
