Dana Jean Schott

Dana Jean Schott, 72, of Eyota, died Thursday, November 23, 2017 surrounded by her family at her home.
Dana was born September 9, 1945 in Winona to Elmer and Lillian (Thompson) Reps. On August 26, 1967, just one week after graduating from Winona State College, Dana married the love of her life, Tom Schott. Her first teaching job was in Lynd, MN as a 2nd grade teacher. Dana soon landed her dream job, teaching 1st grade; first in Chatfield and then at Dover-Eyota where she retired after 29 years.
Her greatest gifts in life were her children, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, students and friends.
Dana is survived by four children, Kristopher (Jill) Schott of Eyota, Kelly (Steven) Eberhard of St. Charles, Kourtney (Beau) Hebert of Plainview and Katherine (Nic) Banaszak of New Brighton; 16 grandchildren, Jazmin, Payton, Halle, Lauren, Emma, Hannah, Danielle, William, Jacob, Kadin, Kellan, Kollin, Kamden, Erica, Allison and Hailey; mother, Lillian Reps; brothers and sisters, Dennis (Marcia) Reps of Utica, Sherry (John) Slavin of St. Charles, Larry (LaVonne) Reps of Lewiston, Koni (David) Lange of Hastings, Kristi (Dave) Tveten of Lewiston, Jeff (Hilary) Reps of St. Charles, Terry (Shawn) Reps of St. Charles, Daniel (Tami) Reps of Utica, Tom Reps of Belgrade, MN and Tim (Lisa) Reps of Utica and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom; father, Elmer Reps; sister, Lynda Reps; sister-in-law, Kathy Reps and father-in-law and mother-in-law, William and Beatta Schott.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in St. Charles with the Reverend Timothy Biren officiating. Burial will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m., Monday and one hour prior to Mass all at the church. Hoff Funeral & Cremation Service - St. Charles is assisting the family with arrangements.
Please share a memory of Dana and sign her online guestbook when it becomes available at www.hofffuneral.com.