Syvilla Margueritte (Hall) Shermer was a loving mother, grandmother and friend.  She went to be with our Lord and Savior on April 11, 2022.

She was born to Hilda and Ralph Hall on February 12, 1924, in Bloomfield NE. After graduating high school, Syvilla went on to be a nanny and a school teacher. She married Clinton (Nick) Shermer on May 25, 1946. Early in their marriage they left the Sand Hills of NE for a better life. For a short period of time, they lived in Santa Rosa CA and Haines OR. In 1959 they moved to Greaney MN and in the early 1960s moved to the farm in Gheen MN where together they operated the family farm and raised nine children.

Syvilla loved education and was instrumental in creating St Louis County Schools. She spent many years serving on the board. She would often tell her family, "Learn all that you can because they cannot take knowledge away from you". She was small in stature but mighty in her tenacious personality and wasn't afraid of life's challenges.

She walked by faith and was a strong believer in Jesus Christ. As in all aspects of her life, she would study the Bible and was ready to share her knowledge. She most loved her children, grandchildren and family. She celebrated all of their accomplishments and was there for any unexpected life events.

Syvilla is survived by her nine children: Dennis (Sharen) Shermer, Irene Semon, Clifford (Mary) Shermer, Mark (Karen) Shermer, Martha Nosie, Ruth (John) Huismann, James (Rebecca) Shermer, Joe (Amy Nelson) Shermer and Kay (Timothy) Cornelius; along with 26 Grandchildren; 45 great-grands; 5 great-greats; three siblings: John (Mary Ann) Hall, Mavis Hubble and Elaine Forbes.

She is preceded in death by her husband Clinton (Nick); grandson Anthony (Tony) Cornelius; son-in-law William (Bill) Nosie; sisters Roberta, Mary Ann and Arlene; and brother Harlan.

A celebration of life will be held on Friday May 6, 2022 at 3:00pm at the First Baptist Church Cook MN. Visitation will be one hour prior to the start of the service. Immediately following the service, a time for sharing, music and dinner will be held at Cook Community Center located at Doug Johnson Rec Park.

In lieu of flowers and monetary gifts, please donate to North Woods School library or First Baptist Church benevolent fund. Online condolences may be sent to www.mlakerfuneralhome.com