Ann Hinsdale-Knisel

SAND CREEK- Ann Hinsdale-Knisel, 72, of Sand Creek, Michigan went to be with her Lord on Thursday evening, June 8, 2023 at Toledo Hospital surrounded by her family. Ann was born on October 24, 1950 in Adrian, Michigan, the oldest child of Robert E. and Ardyth (Goldsmith) Hinsdale. Ann attended Sand Creek Community Schools and graduated with the Class of 1968. She continued her education at Eastern Michigan University where she obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics and Sociology, and a Master’s of Science degree in Family Living and Child Development. After college, Ann went on to teach at Dundee High School from 1972 to 1976. She returned to Lenawee County where she was the Director of the MSU Extension Office from 1976 to 2003. Deciding she wasn’t ready to retire quite yet, Ann went to work for the Lenawee Intermediate School District (LISD) as the Relations Coordinator from 2007-2017. Ann’s attention to detail and organization was evident in every area of her life. She was involved on many boards and community events, such as Civitan for Lenawee, Lenawee County Education Foundation, NAACP, Allen and Nadia Myers Foundation and Sand Creek Community Church where she was a lifelong member. Ann was the recipient of numerous local and state awards including the Athena Award, Laura Haviland Award and Distinguished Faculty at Michigan State University. On December 13, 1980 Ann married William “Bill” Knisel and they celebrated 37 years together before his death on March 26, 2018. Ann was a natural for party planning and always had great ideas for family celebrations. She enjoyed traveling and some of her favorite trips included Australia, Egypt, Moscow, Alaska and Hawaii. She is survived by her children, Jenna Knisel of Sand Creek and Jason Knisel of Riga; siblings, Oda (Michael) Coon of Sand Creek, Grover (Laura) Hinsdale of Atlanta, GA, and Eva (Steven) Waltz of Sand Creek; grandchildren, Mariah Rable, Cloe’ and Seth Knisel; sisters-in-law, Karla (Bill) Kasefang and Kris (Mark) Hubbard. Beloved “Auntie Ann” is treasured by her nieces and nephews, Benjamin, Michelle, Jacob, Shannon, Leah, Ashley, Bobby, Abby, Luke, Kelsey, Rita, Lou, Kyra, Luke, Leon, LeAn, Isaiah, Madeline, Elias, Fischer, Finn, Louie, Joe, Kendall, Lauren, Quinten and Payten. Ann was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill; and in-laws, Jarvis and Betty Knisel Funeral services will take place on Friday, June 16, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Wagley Funeral Home, Adrian with Pastor Jamie Driskill officiating. Burial will follow at Sand Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, June 15, 2023 from 4 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lenawee Intermediate School District, Sand Creek Community Church or the Lenawee County 4-H Council. Ann left this world still thinking and doing for others, as she was a gift of life donor. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHomes.com.

Ann Hinsdale-Knisel

October 24, 1950 - June 8, 2023