Babette Ann Sneer was born on May 24, 1965 in Lakefield, Minnesota to Thomas and Brenda (Thaemlitz) Gott. She received her education from Lakefield Public Schools where she graduated with the Class of 1983. After high school, Babette attended St. Cloud State University. On January 2, 1999, Babette was united in marriage to Richard "Shorty" Sneer in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Shorty and Babette made their home in Windom, Minnesota. Babette worked at the Toro Company starting in December of 1986 as an inspection auditor and worked there until passing away. Babette passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at her home in Windom at the age of 51. Babette was an avid quilter and wildlife photographer. She also enjoyed listening to music. She is survived by her father, Thomas Gott of Trimont; two step-children, Jeff Sneer and Lisa Carlson; one sister, Michele (Brad) Vander Meulen of Ocheyedan, IA; one brother, Charles Gott of Jackson; five nieces and nephews, Brandon Murphy, Patricia Murphy, Stephanie Davids, Jacob Murphy and Dawson Vander Meulen; eight great-nieces and nephews; several step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren; extended step-family; and aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her mother, Brenda Gott; husband, Richard "Shorty" Sneer; brother, Justin Daniel Gott; and grandparents, Della and Junior Thaemlitz and Charles and Ruby Gott. Blessed be the memory of Babette Sneer.