She went to work in the drug store in Fremont, which became Daniel's Rexall Drug Store. She worked primarily in the cosmetics department.
On April 1, 1956, she was married to Robert V. Snow. Robert was associated with Paul's store in downtown Fremont until starting his own Snow's Cameras store in 1969. Sammy would occasionally help her husband in the camera store.
Sammy was a member of Sinai Lutheran Church, where she had the Sunday School class for 3 year olds for nearly 20 years. She had been a member of the Opti-Mrs.. She belonged to a Birthday Club of 12 members where she was the November member. She was a member of the Beta Upsilon Sorority. She was an alumnae initiate of the Phi Mu Sorority. She had remained involved in the activities of the Class of 1943. And she was known for her recipes and cooking skills
She was preceded in death by her husband Robert in March of 1999, by a sister LaVerne Haubensak in June of 1999, and by another sister Olive and a brother Glen.
Survivors: daughter - Susan and husband Mark McKenzie of Omaha
2 grand daughters - Madeline and Megan McKenzie of Omaha
niece - Ellen Haubensak of Fremont
nephew - Richard and wife Kathie Haubensak of Omaha
The funeral service will be 10:30 AM Friday (Dec. 10th) in the Sinai Lutheran Church with the Rev. Michael Ostrom officiating. The committal will follow in Ridge Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Sinai Lutheran Church or may be directed to the family.
Visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary, Fremont, will be on Thursday (Dec. 9th) from 2 to 8 PM, with the family present from 6 to 8 PM.
Condolences(7)
Raeola & Tom Smith
Fremont, Ne Tuesday, December 14, 2010 Our sympathy to your family. Sammi was our next door neighbor since 1984, she was a wonderful person, friend and great neighbor. She would alway bring over treats after her day of entertaining friends, they were always so good. She shared her vegtables in the summer from her garden, always a treat. Tom and I will miss her being right next door.Gary & Coralee Gocken
Fremont, NE Saturday, December 11, 2010 Dearest Susan - - - We enjoyed your mother so much. She was a gracious hostess and wonderful cook. Our Sorority parties at your home were always a huge success. She will be greatly missed. Sincerely Coralee and GaryLarry and Eileen Holzerand
Fremont, NE Thursday, December 9, 2010kimberly kronberg
Fremont, Ne Wednesday, December 8, 2010 I am so sorry for your family's loss I have known Mrs.Snow as long as I can remember since I was 5 years old tell now she always had a smile on her face she will be missed from my family to yours we will keep you all in our thoughts and prayersAngiee Gunderson
Fremont, NE Wednesday, December 8, 2010 So sorry to hear about your family's loss. Sammy was our landlord at Dakota Title & Escrow for many years. I'll always remember her stopping by with homemade Christmas goodies and sitting out in front of the store watching the John C. Fremont Parade with us. She will be greatly missed!Stephanie (Porter) Konradi
Ida Grove, IA Wednesday, December 8, 2010 Susan & family, I was so sorry to hear about your mom Susan. She was a wonderful '2nd mother' to me all the while we were growing up. I have so many fond memories at your house with you & your parents! Seems like it was just yesterday... I'm going to try and make it Friday to the funeral. If not, please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Stephanie, Mike, Brittany & BridgettPam (Spes) Sawyer
Hickman, NE Tuesday, December 7, 2010 Susan, Mark and family, I'm sorry we are not able to make it to the funeral, but our thoughts and prayer will be with you all. Your mother was a beautiful person inside and out. Pam John 3:16