Anna E. Michel

Anna E. Michel (Marshall) passed away on May 3, 2024, in Schenectady, NY, at the age of 95.

Born on December 18, 1928, in Brooklyn, New York, she was the only child of the late Gustav and Emma Marshall. Anna was the loving wife of the late Fred Michel, with whom she shared 49 wonderful years of marriage.

After spending her early years in Brooklyn, her family moved to a farm in Highland, New York. There she attended High School where she first met her future husband Fred Michel whom she married in 1951. After Fred served in the Korean war they moved to Sharon Springs, New York where they raised their three children, Richard, Paul, and Karen.

While the family was growing up Ann and Fred would travel widely throughout the region, taking the family on camping trips and visiting historical sites along the way. As the family grew older and the children became more independent Anna and Fred were able to travel further about, including trips to Germany to visit family and research the family’s heritage and where she made use of her German language skills gained while a child.

In 1977 the family moved to Saratoga Springs, New York. While there, Anna worked at Skidmore College. Anna and Fred would spend much of their time improving their property, gardens and sitting in the screenhouse with Fred watching her birds.

She liked her independence, following her passion for art, creating flower arrangements in her own flower shop in Sharon Springs, reading and painting. In her spare time, she volunteered at the local historical society and the library helping other people with their own research.

During their retirement years Anna and Fred enjoyed wintering in Florida. She was an animal lover and had many cherished cats and dogs throughout her life.

Anna made a wonderful life with her husband and family. She will be deeply missed by her children: Richard (Lesley) Michel of Troy, Paul (Theresa) Michel of Greenfield Center, Karen (John) Major of Porter Corners, grandchildren: Lauren Michel of Syracuse, Alex Michel of Greenfield Center and Allyn Noradki of Omaha, NE. She is also survived by her sister-in-law Kay, nieces, and nephews.

A graveside service will be held for family members on May 8th, at 10:30 am.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Estherville Animal Shelter, 100 Russell Road, Greenfield Center, NY, 12833.

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