In Memoriam

David E. Sheidler, 51, of Fremont passed away on January 25, 2023. He was born on June 13, 1971 to Richard and Ginny (Turner) Sheidler.

Dave was a 1989 graduate of Fremont Ross High School, and went on to graduate from Bowling Green State University with a Bachelor Degree in Secondary Education. On July 22, 1995, he married the love of his life, Hope Schumacher.

Dave was a man of strong faith and had a true love for people. He poured himself and his time into his wife and children as a thoughtful husband, father, 4-H leader, as well as a Deacon and worship leader at Fremont First Brethren Church. His family and friends will miss his easy smile, loud laughter, and heartfelt singing voice.

He was proud of his co-ownership and work as landscape manager at North Branch Nursery over the past 26 years. He was the happiest when he was outside in the dirt. He also enjoyed camping trips and fishing at the family cottage.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Hope; parents, Richard and Ginny; children, Eden, Keaton, Parker, Abrielle, and Izabella; brother, Mark (Brandi) Sheidler and their children, Hannah and Miley; siblings-in-law, Cyndi (Wally) Clink, Don (Liz) Schumacher, Micah (Kelly) Schumacher, Becky (Bob) Watson, and Faith (Jacob) Stiltner; as well as many other loving family members; and the family dog, Kendall.

Jud was a life-long islander, loving Grosse Ile and living on the water. Jud and Judy moved to Hickory Island in 1968 where they raised their family. Summers were filled with boating, one of his life-long passions. The family carries on that love of boating.

The family owns and operates Landscape Supply, Inc., a wholesale nursery distributor located in Taylor. He worked closely with his dad until his passing in 1963. Jud then ran the business with his mom. He took the business to the next level, beginning the transport of plant material from coast to coast. He brought rare and unique species to Michigan, which can now be seen throughout the southeastern portion of the state. He was active in the industry at-large, serving as President of the Michigan Association of Nurserymen in 1977. He continued to advise others in the industry long after his retirement in 1995. Today, son Steve is the third generation running the business.

Jud survived a 6-month hospitalization in 1995. These last 27 years have been filled with travel all over the world with Judy, settling for numerous winters in Taupo, New Zealand. He was a snappy dresser, never afraid of patterns, and found many additions to his vast wardrobe down under. He loved spending time with his friends and family, and the door was always open for a quick visit or a lengthy stay. No one was a stranger to him for long. He loved to putz around his yard and in his workshop, always finding projects that needed his particular attention.

Jud was very active in the Rotary Club, both on Grosse Ile and in Taupo. He was instrumental in fund-raising efforts and truly embodied ‘Service Above Self’.

Helen Crawford passed away peacefully in her home on January 17, 2023.She was born on June 22, 1934, in Painesville, Ohio. She attended Perry High School, where she was a cheerleader and met the love of her life, Donald Crawford, on the football field. She and Don raised five children together while running a well-known tree nursery in Madison. They owned Crawford’s Nursery on Middle Ridge Road for over 50 years before selling their property in 2007 and moving to Greer, South Carolina to be near their family.Regarded as a very present mother and wife by her family,

Helen was also known for being an excellent hostess. One of her greatest joys in life was sharing a meal with family and friends around her kitchen table. Her musical talents were also notable, as she faithfully and steadily played the piano at church in her younger years. She and Don attended Tri-County Bible Church in Madison, Ohio and Trinity Bible Church in Greer, South Carolina. She was a fervent prayer warrior, and her love for the Lord was evident in her interactions with all who knew her. Though she will be so greatly missed, we are comforted to know that she is finally home with her Savior and her loved ones who have gone before her.