Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Schelter, Harry  June 12, 1925
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Lake O Wave - Fri. June 19, 1925

HARRY SCHELTER DIES AT HOME OF DAUGHTER
Forty Years Resident, Dies After Months of Suffering

Harry Schelter who has been a sufferer for many months died at the home of his 
daughter Mrs. Tillie Shellenbarger Friday afternoon and the funeral was held 
Monday at the same home.

The Schelter family is one of splendid standing in the communities of Lake 
Odessa and Woodbury and have made many friends.

		OBITUARY

Harry Franklin Schelter was born September 11, 1862 at Marshall, Michigan and 
departed this life June 12th, 1925 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Tillie 
Shellenbarger, aged sixty-two years eight monghs and one day.

In 1885 he was united in marriage to Rose Hammond of Sebewa. To this union were 
born five children, namely, Mrs. Lulu Schary of Ionia, Mrs. Tillie 
Shellenbarger of Lake Odessa, Mr. Orma Schelter of Lansing, Arlie and Earl 
Schelter of Lake Odessa.

He was preceded in death by his father, mother and three brothers, John, Lewis 
and Sylvester.

He was a good neighbor, always ready to lend a helping hand. He will be missed 
by all who knew him.

He leaves to mourn their loss, a wife, five children, one sister, two brothers, 
four grand children and a host of friends.

His Suffering is over,
    His work is done,
And he is fully blessed,
    He fought the fight,
The victory won,
    And he had gone to rest.

The funeral was held at the Sellenbarger home where he died, Monday afternoon, 
Rev. A.L. Spafford officiating and Mrs. Spafford sang some beautiful songs. 
Burial was at Lake Side cemetery.

Those in attendance from away were Mr. and Mrs. Jake Schelter and George 
Schelter, brothers of Woodbury, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Meyers of Grand Ledge, 
Mr .and Mrs. Orma Schelter of Lansing and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Schray.

		           CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our sincere thanks to the relatives, friends and neighbors 
for their sympathy and kindness during the sickness and death of our husband 
and father, also to Rev. Spafford for his comforting words and Mrs. Spafford 
for her singing. 

Thanks to the Odd Fellows, Merry Social Club, neighbors and friends for their 
beautiful flower, to the pall bearers and to the people who donated their cars.

Mrs. Rose Schelter and children. 



Additional Comments:
Age - 62
Lakeside Cemetery #9-1064


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