Margaret E. Schepler, age 95, of Rogers City, MI and Boynton Beach, FL, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2015 at Eaton Community Palliative Care in Charlotte, MI.
A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns, MI on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Keith Whipple officiating.
Margaret was born in Carp Lake, Michigan on September 24, 1919, the daughter of Edgar and Jennie (Woolhouse) Dow. She graduated as the Salutatorian of Mackinac City High School class of 1937. Margaret married Captain Robert Schepler on January 27, 1940 in Mackinac City, MI.; he preceded her in death on April 3, 1983. Margaret resided most of her life in Rogers City, MI. She loved golfing, bowling, cooking, and was a great seamstress. She was a wonderful wife and mother, and her greatest pride was her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She is survived by her daughter Brenda and Richard Spencer of Canadian Lakes, MI, daughter Roberta and Craig McElmurry of Alpena, MI, son Mark and Audrey Schepler of St. Johns, MI, daughter Candace and Douglas Oliver of Oscoda, MI, 12 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, sisters; Lorena and Nancy, and brothers; Earl and Lawrence. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 6 sisters; Lydia, Thelma, Helen, Martha, Patricia, and Betty, and 4 brothers; Jack, Norman, Everett, and Bruce.
Memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Palliative Care. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Johns, Michigan.
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