HUDSON FALLS – Michael W. Scheidegger,45, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany.
He is survived by his parents; his sister Krista Valla, her husband Wade Valla, and their daughters Grace and Kaitlin; his brother Erik Scheidegger, his wife Connie, and their daughters Taya and Genoa; his three uncles Charles Otto Scheidegger, Richard Scheidegger and his wife Carol, and Robert Scheidegger and his wife Suzanne; his step-grandmother, Maria Voordeckers; as well as numerous cousins.
Born on May 12,1970 at Glens Falls Hospital, he was the first son of William and Trudy(Cleaves) Scheidegger, of Hudson Falls
Michael’s childhood was spent in the kid friendly neighborhood bordering the Hudson Falls High School. He was an active member of Boy Scout Troop 4, where he especially enjoyed camping, hiking, fishing, and rock climbing. He spent summers camping with his family in the Adirondacks and on Cape Cod.
Michael graduated Hudson Falls High School in 1988. He was a high jumper on the track team, played football and soccer, and was a member of the stage and marching bands.
After high school, he enlisted in the Army and received basic training at Fort Jackson, SC. He attended paratrooper school, earned his wings, and joined the 82no Airborne at Fort Bragg, NC. He proudly served with the 82no in lraq during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
He was an avid sports fan, including NASCAR’s Dale Earnhardt Sr., as well as the NY Yankees, NY Giants, and NY Rangers. He also had a passion for cooking, and loved to try new recipes, ingredients, and techniques. He could always be found in the kitchen at the holidays and family dinners.
Michael loved animals all his life. Over the years his pets included an alligator, several snakes, tarantulas, scorpions, ferrets, chinchillas, rats, exotic fish, and most recently, two Maine Coon kittens. He also rescued and raised animals to be released to the wild, including crows, flying squirrels, and an injured cedar waxwing that lived with the family for many years.
A celebration of Michael’s life will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Hudson Falls (on the park) on Saturday, April 23, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. with the rev. Michael Plank, pastor, officiating.
A reception will follow the services at the church hall.
Burial will be held at the convenience of the family at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in the town of Stillwater.
The family would like to thank the staff of the VA Primary Care Clinic in Glens Falls, and the nurses, staff, and doctors of the Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany for their care and concern for Michael.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Hudson Falls Project Lift Fund, 9 River St., Hudson Falls.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., Hudson Falls.
Richard and Carol, We are so very sorry for the loss of your nephew Michael. Too young and gone way too soon. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you throughout this most difficult time. We are very grateful for Michael’s service to our country. This family should be, as well as the entire country, very proud of this Young man’s unselfish service. We are so very saddened to learn of his untimely passing. May God bless Michael and his entire family.
Gone too soon my friend you were thought of often and always with a smile thanks for a great childhood I will miss you my condolences to the family my prayers are with you all.
I’m so sorry about your loss, but happy that Mike is now at peace. He will be greatly missed. He was such a fun guy to know. I still miss him calling the office. He was always joking around & loved everyone. Thanks for allowing me to be included in your family gatherings.
All my love. Lena
We are so sorry for you loss. There are so many memories growing up on East LaClaire with everyone in that neighborhood. Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers through this most difficult time.
RIP Mike, you were a great friend and a kind soul. Rest my friend.
Prayers to you Trudy and Bill. I’m so sorry to hear of your loss.
We are shocked and saddened at your families loss. I will remember him racing wheel chairs at GF Hospital when he
broke his leg.
You will all be remembered in our prayers in the coming days.
May Mike receive the peace he knew jumping out of planes
and caring for animals.
we are shocked and saddened at your families loss. I will
remember him racing wheel chairs at GF Hospital
when he broke his leg.
You will all be remembered in our prayers in the
coming days. May mike receive the peace he knew jumping out
of planes and caring for animals.
Bill, Trudy & family.
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with and your family.
Our hearts go out to you, and all of your family. May God grant you comfort at this sad time, Donna & Jim Carman, and family
Bill, Trudy, Erik, and Krista,
I’m so sorry to hear of his passing. Fond memories of him while we were in Scouts together. Prayers to you all.
RIP Mike. I will always cherish the memories. My deepest condolences , thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Trudy, so sorry for the loss of your son. I remember being at your home one day during LPN school and Mike showing me the snakes. Scared the jeepers out of me. You raised a good family and Mike is now in God’s hands; healing animals and taking care of his brothers in arms. God Bless.
Bill, Trudy & family,
We are so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bill, Trudy, Krista, Erik & Family,
Remembering many fond memories of Michael & all the kids on our street that I babysat for! May God Bless him for his selfless service to our country & prays in knowing he is finally at Peace. Much Love & Prayers to you all.
I am so shocked and saddened to hear about Mike’s passing. He was a great guy with a huge heart. Those of us who knew him were lucky and will never forget him. He truly left an impact on the lives of all those who were lucky enough to know him. May he rest in peace and may you all find comfort in knowing all the lives he touched during his short life.
“All the Way” Airborne! Hoooahhh! RIP Mike.
Mike, Thank you for some of the best years of my life. You will be missed my friend.
Bill, Trudy, and family,
Sherrill and I are so sorry to hear of Michael’s untimely death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, that God will comfort and sustain you through these difficult days. We commit him to God’s gracious presence.
Mike was like a Dad to me when mine wasn’t around. He took me in as his wing man. We watched the Yankee games together on his flat screen in his man cave with his partner Mindy whom was like a mother to me. We were a happy family. He took me to my first concert, took me out on my 21st for my first drink, took my out flying with his father in his plane and told me stories about being in the war. He was an adrenaline seeking kind of person and an exotic animal lover. He was a crazy person but loving, caring and compassionate towards other. Sad that he is gone. I love my Daddy Mike and will never ever forget him. We share many great stories and he comes from a wonderful family and his parents are wonderful people who also welcomed me into there home and on many outings with them. Rip soldier you are gone but, not forgotten sir. Love your son Kasey.