Glenn Schoppert: 1933-2023

Glenn Edward Schoppert age 90 formerly of Sioux Falls, S.D., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, at Dells Nursing and Rehab Center in Dell Rapids, S.D.

Glenn was born on Jan. 13, 1933, on his family’s farm near Freeman, S.D., to Edward and Louisa (Mutschelknaus) Schoppert. He was baptized on July 23, 1933, at his family church and confirmed on June 6, 1948, at the First Congregational Church in Scotland, S.D. He attended country school and graduated from Freeman High School in 1951.

Following graduation, he served in the US Army from 1953 to 1955, during the Korean Conflict. During his time in the Army, he enjoyed participating in the Ft. Sill Chapel Choir. Returning to civilian life, he attended Nettleton College and went on to work for the US Postal Service for 30 years in Sioux Falls.

Glenn’s passion was antiques, specializing in glassware. He was extremely knowledgeable in this field and known throughout the Midwest by people that shared the same passion.

Glenn was proceeded in death by his parents; his brother and sister-in-law, Pete and Wanda Schoppert; sister and brother-in-law, Theola and Chester Lien; sister and brother-in-law, Lorraine and Emil Larson; sister and brother-in-law, Clara and Earl Larsen; sister and brother-in- law, Elda and Julius Vetter; sister and brother-in-law, Elsie and Marv Nelles and four infant siblings; and nephew, Charles Larsen.

Left to treasure his memory are 10 nephews and nieces as well as their spouses and special friends Al and Linda Ljunggren.

Glenn had a great fondness for animals therefore memorials may be directed to the Sioux Falls Humane Society, or you may direct them to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.