Susan Marion (Stans) Schanus – Fergus Falls, MN

Susan Marion (Stans) Schanus, 79, of Fergus Falls, MN, formerly Battle Lake, MN, died Friday, July 26, 2024 at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls.
Susan Schanus was born March 2, 1945 in Shakopee, MN to Jerome John and Margaret (Scheffler) Stans. She graduated from Hopkins High School.
After marrying the love of her life, Gerald Edmond Schanus May 6, 1962. Susan was a homemaker, providing for her family.
Susan found solace and community at Our Lady of The Lake Catholic Church in Battle Lake, where she was an active member. Her joy for life was contagious, whether she was quilting, fishing, hunting, camping, snowmobiling or trying her luck at gambling. She had a keen eye for treasures, often found at auctions and garage sales, and cherished the time she spent babysitting for her family.
Susan’s kind and gentle spirit touched the lives of all who knew her.
She will be deeply missed by her brothers, David Stans, Edward (Lois) Stans, Tom Stans, Charles (Rita) Stans and Gary Stans; sisters, Margaret Hesse, Ruth Stans and Rosie Forsman; siblings-in-law, Lyn Stans, Diane Stans and Ron Gangl; two grandchildren, Gerald Schanus Jr. and Miranda McCaleb; six great-grandchildren; cousin, Kathleen (Darcey) Beach; and all who had the privilege of calling her a friend.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gerald in 2002; daughter, Roxann in 2013; siblings, Kathleen (Fred) Mills, Victor (Jeri Jean) Stans, Jerome, James, Theresa and Nich-olas; siblings-in-law, Sandy Stans, Leo Hesse and David Forsman.
Memorial service was 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Battle Lake with a visitation one hour prior to the service.
Interment was at Our Lady of The Lake Catholic Cemetery of Battle Lake, MN.
Glende-Nilson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Battle Lake was in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be made online at www.GlendeNilson.com.