Alyce Mae "Dolly" Schneider (Slipka)

Schneider Alyce (Dolly) Mae (Nee Slipka) Age 93 Over 75 yr. Resident of Shoreview, MN Bedridden over 4 years, and so very tired, our beautiful mother died peacefully on Monday, February 27 from complications of COPD/emphysema surrounded by family and friends. Survived by son Joseph Jr.; daughters Pamela (Joe) Monno, and Donna (Steve) King; grandchildren, Cassandra, Katherine and Wayne; great grandchildren, Jamison and Eli; nieces, nephews and cousins- special cousin Richard Johnson. Preceded in death by husband Joseph, parents Melba & Frank Slipka; brothers Donald & Frank and sisters Marion & Dorothy Begin. Attended Snail Lake Elementary School, Shoreview, MN; Washington HS, St. Paul, MN. 1941 graduate of White Bear Lake High School and member of the marching band playing trumpet at Ramsey Co. Fair and MN State Fair. Attended Rasmussen Business School, St. Paul, MN. Survivor 1994 Shoreview tornado. Great cook, baker-7 layer cakes for birthdays, gardener, sewer of all things needing a button or a patch and all around household manager. Helped care for Lil Tyke, Buttons, Dynamite & Frisky. Church organist and pianist. Loved banjo music~ entertainment at her 90th Birthday party. Quality music was important. As her ears aged and sounds faded, she still could discern among good or bad notes. “Alaska Troopers”, PBS, and action movies were her favorite tv shows. Disliked aging, wanted to be “forever young”. Missed “Schneid”. Proud member of the St. Paul Police Historical Society as her grandfather was a member of the force during the 1900’s. Thank you to the staff at Homestead of Maplewood Assisted Living and most recently, to the staff at White Pine Senior Living of Cottage Grove, for their special care. Thank you to HealthPartners Hospice team whose extraordinary care and compassion eased mom’s passing. Huge thanks to Sandra Van Horn, retired hospice aide and special friend, who was by her side upon the final hours. Sandra’s stories about growing up in Germany brought laughter and joy to mom. She frequently asked, “when is Sandy coming?”. Friday, March 17, visitation 5:00-7:00 p.m., Mueller Memorial Lake Mortuary, 4738 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN. Saturday, March 18, visitation 10-11 a.m., service to follow, St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church, 4741 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN. Luncheon afterward. Interment at St. Mary of the Lake Cemetery, White Bear Lake, MN. Mom’s wish: Memorials to DAV- Disabled American Veterans.