Nellie M. (Weisenberg) Schmidt
Nellie Margaret (Weisenberg) Schmidt, 87, of Charlotte, a woman of unconditional love and generosity, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, December 9, 2018 in Grand Ledge, lovingly surrounded by her family. Nellie was born January 16, 1931 in Lansing, the daughter of Voigt and Hazel (Mapes) Mathews. She graduated from Lansing Eastern High School in 1948 before marrying Elmer Joseph Weisenberg on February 11, 1949, and settling into family life. Nellie and Elmer enjoyed 31 years of marriage until his death in 1980. Nellie was an active mother, engaging in the PTA and Girl Scouts. She worked hard to always support her children and grandchildren, as well as managing her career as a fiscal analyst for the National Guard, State of Michigan Department of Military Affairs, retiring in 1991. Nellie married Harry Norman Schmidt on June 3, 2005 and the two were married 12 years until his death in 2017. Nellie served her community in many ways, including reigning as Queen of the Red Hat Society and actively volunteering at the Eaton Area Senior Center, where she was often seen in the kitchen. Nellie’s fried chicken was legendary, as was all of her cooking and her abilities as a seamstress, crafter and gardener. Above all, Nellie’s legacy as a loving mother and grandmother will be cherished by many.
Nellie is survived by her children, Carol (Robert) Horness, Conni (Douglas) Artin, Cindy (J.J.) Jackson, and David (Paulette) Weisenberg; step-son, Harry E. Schmidt; 22 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; nine great great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her first husband, Elmer; second husband, Harry; and all five of her siblings.
Friends are encouraged to support Nellie’s family at visitation and funeral services. Funeral services are at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte, with Pastor Brad Dyrness officiating. Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, December 14, 2018 at the funeral home.
If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to Heartland Hospice or Fairview Grand AFC.
Friends and family are encouraged to share memories of Nellie on her tribute page at PrayFuneral.com.