Ann Elizabeth Schelke, 80, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024 at McLaren Hospital in Bad Axe, Michigan.  She was born in Bad Axe, Michigan on October 25, 1944 to Lawrence and Elizabeth (Golding) Schelke.

She graduated from Bad Axe High School, earned her Bachelor's Degree in Education from Central Michigan University (Fire up Chips!), and her Master's Degree from Oakland University (Go Grizzlies!).  Ann pursued her teaching career while accompanying her husband during his Navy career in many locations in the United States and Canada while raising two sons. She was a beloved English teacher at Lamphere High School in Madison Heights for many years.

Ann was an avid gardener and left her mark in every city and town she has lived in. She loved to read and write poetry, was a voracious book reader, and participated in the local book club. Ann enjoyed playing golf at Verona Hills Golf Club, playing bridge, and supporting the Bad Axe Library.

She will be deeply missed by her sons, Craig and Nathan Tank, and daughter in law Patricia Doherty.

She is survived by her siblings, E. Lea Schelke, Jill (Mike) Terrill, Jack (Phyllis) Schelke, Don (Tamie) Schelke, Richard (Guylyn) Schelke, and sister-in-law Darlene Schelke, brother-in-law Jim Hicks, and many nieces and nephews.

Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Capt. Arthur N. Tank, USN, sister Laurel Hicks, brother Larry Schelke, in laws Gloria Schelke and William Klump, and Louise and Patrick Conway.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Bad Axe Public Library.

Memorial Service and Visitation will be held at MacAlpine Funeral Home in Bad Axe, Michigan on January 11, 2025 at 10 AM.  The service will be at 11 AM.  A private cemetery service and burial will be held at a later date.

Memorial Luncheon will be held immediately after service at the Bad Axe First United Methodist Church.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com