Joseph Schornack

Joseph "Joe" A. Schornack, age 74, of New York Mills, MN, passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2007, at his home surrounded by his family and his Tri County Hospice nurse. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 24, at 10:30 am in St. Lawrence Catholic Church, rural Perham, MN, with Father Arlie Sowada officiating. Burial will take place in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, November 23 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm, with a prayer service at 7:00 pm, at Schoeneberger Funeral Home, Perham, MN.



Joe was born on September 18, 1933, the son of John and Anna (Lachowitzer) Schornack. He married Suzanne Sazama on June 12, 1956. Their 51 year marriage was blessed with nine children, twenty-nine grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. After retiring from farming, Joe enjoyed building birdhouses, feeding the wildlife, taking care of his yard, and playing cards with his family, especially the grandchildren. He also enjoyed driving for Perham Linen. Joe will always be remembered for his mischievous smile and warm heart. His love for his family will be deeply missed.



Joe is survived by his wife, Sue, New York Mills, MN; nine children, Dave (Denise) Schornack, Perham, MN; Henry (Joann) Schornack, Staples, MN; Deb (Wayne) Weller, New York Mills, MN; Connie (John) Gleason, Mankato, MN; Alois (Rhonda) Schornack, New York Mills, MN; Bonnie (Dan) Welter, New York Mills, MN; Charlie (Mary) Schornack, New York Mills, MN; John (Becky) Schornack, Perham, MN; and Josie (Ken) Hendrickx, New York Mills, MN; twenty-nine grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren.



Preceding Joe in death are his parents; sisters, Elizabeth Doll, Catherine Doll, Ceil Sczygiel, Alvina Kunza, and Margie Sczygiel.