Naida Schelter Obituary (1932 - 2021)

Naida Anita Schelter Lansing Went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 13, 2021 at the age of 89. Born September 3, 1932 to John and Barbara (Forbes) Hohenthaner in Zephyrhills, Florida. Naida worked for the State of Michigan where she retired as an Administrative Assistant for the State Legislature. She worked as an editor of a few different newspapers over the years and then finished her career with the State of Michigan. She also received her Associates Degree in Arts from Lansing Community College where she later taught German for years. Naida was a member of St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Lansing for many years. She was a lifetime member & served as President of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 3727 in Holt, President of the Military Order of Cooties as well as National Secretary of the Cooties, Lansing Liederkranz & Michigan Press Women's. She was loved by many and will be missed dearly by all whose lives she touched. Preceding her in death were her parents; son, Steven Dickson; 3 great grandchildren; brothers, Edwin Hohenthaner, Richard (Elfriede) Hohenthaner; brother-in-law, David Wright. Surviving are her husband of 21 years, Robert Schelter; children, Tom Walden, Barbara (Mark) Walden, Carolyn (Jim Navarro) Walden, Michael (Leslie) Walden, Juanita (Tom) Hovey, William (Monica) Schelter, Henry (Sue) Schelter, Janet Schelter, Rick (Lillian) Schelter; 26 grandchildren, Christine, Benjamin, Joseph, Robbie, Sean, Steven, Bonnie, Charity, Jolynn, Patrick, Joyce, Rachel, Daniel, Suzi, Tommy, Joey, Steven, Brian, Chelsea, Bailey, Mike, Colleen, Nickolas, Tashy, Ally, Ricky; 21 great grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren; sister, Jean Wright; brother, Vance (Donna) Hohenthaner; sister-in-law, Jean Hohenthaner as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Lansing then a graveside burial in Wacousta followed by a luncheon at the church. Family will receive friends for visitation on Monday from 2-4 pm & 6-8 pm at Skinner Funeral Home, Lansing Chapel and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the church. To share memories and condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com. Live stream: https://www.facebook.com/ststephenlutheran/videos/