Evelyn studied well in school,(Freistatt Elementary, and Pierce City High School) and went on to graduate from St. John’s Lutheran College in Winfield Kansas on June 5, 1947.*
She also worked in Washington DC during the war years before marrying Harold Schnelle and settling near Lockwood MO.
Evelyn died of Breast Cancer, Pall bearers at her funeral were:
Oren Fritz
Donald Kleiboeker
Dennis Kruse
Dale Schnelle
David Kleiboeker
Nolan Kleiboeker
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St. John's College was a two-year college located in
Winfield, Kansas and was operated by the
Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. The school began operation in 1893
and ceased operation in 1986, after over 9,000 students had been through its programs.
The college facilities now make up what is called "Baden Square", named to honor the college founder John Peter Baden.
The City of Winfield uses the facilities for civic functions and municipal activities.