Obituary of Norman Lee Schnitker

'Stormin' Norman Schnitker a.k.a., Papa, 75, of Twin Falls, died Monday September 11, 2017 at the Meridian Care Center, where he recently moved to be closer to his family. Norman was born July 30th, 1943 in Twin Falls, Idaho to Lester and Wilma Schnitker. Norm was raised on the Salmon Tract South of Twin Falls where he worked with his beloved dad, Lester as a farmer and cattle rancher. Norm graduated from Twin Falls High School and went on to attend the University of Idaho. Norm married Barbara Evje and had two children, Shawn & Dana. Norman loved his family, friends, cattle, and rodeo's—both participating and watching them. Norman was preceded in death by his older brother Darrell, and his parents, Lester and Wilma. Survivors include his kids, Shawn Schnitker (Carleen), Dana Beal (Joe), and grandkids Ryanne (William), and Teagen, Joseph, Andrew, Joshua, and his newest and only great grandchild, Wesley Alan O'keeffe. Norm always wanted his final resting place to be in the South Hills in the Shoshone Basin. There will be a memorial service at Rosenau Funeral Home & Crematory in Twin Falls at 11 am Monday September 18, 2017.