Margaret E. Schrepfer

Margaret E. Schrepfer Haslett Margaret Elaine (Thompson) Schrepfer, age 78, of Haslett, passed away on August 3, 2009. She was born in 1931 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the daughter Glen "Tom" and Maxine (Sowers) Thompson. She graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a degree in special education. She taught at the Michigan School for the Blind in Lansing, and later taught 3rd and 4th grade in Haslett. She was a member of Haslett Community Church, and played the flute in the Mason Orchestra. A person of many interests and talents, Margaret enjoyed reading, writing, spinning, weaving, quilting and sewing. She had a wealth of knowledge about family history. She loved music, and used her musical talents to bring comfort to people in nursing homes. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Alfred (Fred) Schrepfer; a daughter Anni (Tim) Baker of Fowlerville; a son, Fred (Dona Rumrill) Schrepfer of Dewitt; Twelve grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two sisters, Jane Thompson of South Lyon, Michigan and Sarah Gadon of Salt Spring Island, Brittish Columbia, Canada; and one brother, Chad (Helen) Thomson, of Fort Wayne, Indiana. She will be missed by her many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. The family wishes to thank the Rev. Kurt Kirchoff, Pastor and friends of Haslett Community Church, Dr. John Gobel, DO and the staff of Sparrow Hospital and Sparrow Hospice of Lansing. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at Haslett Community Church, 1427 Haslett Rd, P.O. Box 217, Haslett, MI 48840. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Haslett Community Church. The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, East Lansing.