Schwartzkopf, Ranette G., Oct. 29, 1952- Nov. 24, 2012 Scottsbluff Star Herald Scottsbluff, Nebraska 27 Nov 2012 Ranette G. Schwartzkopf, 60 of Gering, passed away Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012 at her home with family at her side. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, Nov. 29, at 10 a.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church with Fr. Gerald Harr officiating. Ranette has requested casual dress. A Vigil Service will be held Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Gering Memorial Chapel. A visitation will be Wednesday, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the chapel. Memorials have been established to Christ the King Catholic Church. Tributes of sympathy may be left at www.geringchapel.com. Ranette was born Oct. 29, 1952 in Denver, to George and Terri (Wethington) Schneider. She grew up in Fort Lupton, Colo. and graduated from Fort Lupton High School in May 1970. Ranette moved with her parents to Gering in 1971 and worked for Masek Distributing for several years. She went on to work for the Star Herald, Western Travel Agency, and Frontier Airlines and was Office Manager for J.A. Tuttle Real Estate Appraisers. She married Robert L. Schwartzkopf in Scottsbluff March 24, 1984. Robert died Oct. 5, 1995. In addition to her family, friends and zest for life, her greatest joy was her "boys" Yogi, Benji and Charlie. Survivors include her brothers, Randy and Marianna Schneider of Aurora, Colo. and Brent and Ginger Schneider of Gering; three stepdaughters Kathy, Renee and Lorie; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, aunts; and uncles and Benji and Charlie. Preceding Ranette in death was her husband and mother and father. Ranette's family would like to acknowledge and especially thank our cousin Cindy, whose loving support and caring ways fulfilled Ranette's wish to remain in her home as she courageously struggled with cancer. Although taken from us too soon, Ranette will be remembered for her faith, generosity and strength and will be sadly missed by family and friends.