- Date Of Birth: July 6, 1924
- Date Of Death: September 10, 2015
- State: Michigan
Mary Lou Schadt, age 91, of Cassopolis, died peacefully, Thursday, September 10, 2015, in Cass County Medical Care Facility.She was born July 6, 1924 in Lakewood, Ohio, the only child of Charles and Avis (Shurte) Almeda. She married John Frederick Schadt June 19, 1948 in Memphis, Tennessee. He preceded her in death in 1997. She was also preceded in death by her parents. Mary Lou was passionate about wildlife, serving as a volunteer for over thirty years with the Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel Island in Florida in various capacities, including being out in the field.
She was proud of the fact that she was able to serve as a guide for then President Jimmy Carter. Mary Lou was artistic and pursued many interests. For the last ten years, she hand made every Christmas, birthday and greeting card for family and friends, never missing a birthday or other important event. Mary Lou was a past Commodore of Diamond Lake Yacht Club, as was her husband, one of only two couples who had each held that position independently.
She enjoyed the camaraderie of the membership. Mary Lou was a great friend, and, in return, she herself had many great friends.Mary Lou will be greatly missed by family and friends. She is survived by her daughter, Mindy (Tim) Schadt Lozier of North Richland Hills, Texas; her son, John (fiancé©e, Terri Shackelford ) Schadt of Indianapolis, Indiana; four grandchildren, Alyssa (Michael) Riegelman of North Fort Myers, Florida, Robert (Cassandra) Schadt of Benton Harbor, Jason (Beth Beckman) Schadt of Michigan City, Indiana, Matthew (Faith) Lozier of Escondido, California; and nine great grandchildren.
