MarJean Schapsmeier

MarJean Schapsmeier (nee Fredrickson} was called from this life on November 15, 2020 to be with her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ forevermore. She was born in Smith Center, Kansas on January 15, 1936, spending her early years in the Topeka area as the daughter of Hazel and LaRue Strieby. Later the family moved to Washington D.C., where MarJean graduated from Anacostia High School. In Maryville College in Tennessee and in The University of Maryland she majored in Home Economics. She was an active member of the choir at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in Washington. It was there that in October 1955 she met Hans Schapsmeier, who at that time was stationed at The Army Chemical Center in Edgewood, Maryland. In their firm belief that it was God's loving providence that had brought them together, they were married on June 9 two years later. After Hans' military discharge, they settled in the Cleveland area, where Hans resumed his engineering career with his former employer. From the very start, and throughout their wonderful marriage, they shared a deep commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord of their lives together. As their family grew, first with son Damon (now deceased) and later daughter Miriam, they enjoyed many outings with a small camping trailer. Hans' responsibilities in engineering and construction management resulted in a move to San Francisco and later to St. Louis. In 1989 Hans received an assignment to manage the design and construction of a large industrial facility in Singapore, prompting the couple to live there for two years during the construction phase. This turned out to be one of the most enjoyable experiences of their lives. They moved to Florida in 2011 in order to be closer to their daughter Miriam Baer and her husband Bill, who have been a very real blessing to MarJean and Hans. Although quiet and reserved, MarJean loved to be with other people. It was her genuine interest in others that attracted people to her. Her hobby of quilting afforded her much companionship with other women of like interests. She also enjoyed her weekly gathering with the local Bunco group. As a member of Fairway Christian Church, she was a regular participant in the weekly Women's Bible Study. MarJean is survived by Hans, her husband of 63 years, her daughter Miriam, and grandson James. She will be missed by many, but especially by her family. Arrangements entrusted to Beyers Funeral Home and Crematory, Lady Lake, FL. Online condolences may be left at www.BeyersFuneralHome.com

MarJean Schapsmeier

January 15, 1936 - November 15, 2020