Anne Schubert Fett

Anne and her twin brother were born in Brooklyn, New York, on August 25, 1932, to Sara (Hayward) and John Schubert. Before their first birthday, the family relocated to Columbus, Ohio, the residence of her paternal grandparents. Anne attended public schools in Columbus and graduated with honors from The Ohio State University.

In September 1955, Anne became a graduate student at Colgate Rochester Divinity School in Rochester, N.Y. She met the love of her life in that same class, Lloyd Fett, from a small village in Minnesota. They were joined in marriage a year later in September 1956 at the First Community Church in Columbus. While Lloyd continued graduate studies, Anne worked two years as an elementary school teacher at the Columbia School for Girls.

Their first son, Stephen Lloyd, was born in Rochester in May 1958. Following Lloyd’s graduation, he accepted a social work position at the Milwaukee Christian Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They were blessed with a second son, Jeremy Alan, in December 1959. In September 1960, the family moved to Teaneck, New Jersey after Lloyd began new employment in New York City. In July 1963 a third son, Andrew Marvin, was born. Anne was an awesome Mom for these three young men, while supporting Lloyd in his educational opportunities and professional responsibilities. The family moved to Lansing, Michigan, in the Fall of 1966, when Lloyd began employment with the Department of Social Services, State of Michigan. During the next eight years Anne continued her ever-increasing nurturing role for three sons, while also initiating volunteer time in school and community activities.

A unique opportunity was presented to Anne in 1974 when David Hollister won his first campaign for the Michigan House of Representatives. He made a political commitment to House District voters, if successful, to establish a District Community Service and Referral Center. He selected Anne as the initial director of that office. This highly successful initiative led to her employment in 1977 at the House of Representatives Democratic Staff. Anne often humbly expressed that position was “the job of a lifetime,” and one for which she would always be grateful. Anne retired from that position eighteen years later in 1995. Anne received a special tribute resolution from the elected House Democrats extending their congratulations for her outstanding contributions to citizens in the State of Michigan.

In 1991, Anne and Lloyd moved to Mason, Michigan, initially to a rural location and subsequently to a condominium in town. They found a welcoming community and developed an extensive network of new friends. Their participation in the life and worship of the Mason First Presbyterian Church was the capstone of this experience for them. After 30 years living in Mason, in 2021, Anne and Lloyd moved to Independence Village in East Lansing, MI.

Anne is survived by her husband, Lloyd; sons Stephen, Jeremy (Karen) and Andrew, brother-in-law James (Therese), nieces Sharla (John), Debby (Lael), Sheryl (Daniel), Anne, and Vicki, nephews Jack, and John, as well as many great friends in Michigan and elsewhere. Anne was predeceased by her parents, sister (Norma), brothers (Ron and John), and sister-in-law (Joyce).

As Anne requested, there will be no memorial service. If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the following: Greater Lansing Food Bank, Mason First Presbyterian Church, or the US Holocaust Memorial Museum.