Theresa Mae Revolt, age 90 of Manistee, MI died Tuesday afternoon November 22, 2016, just 2 days before she would have celebrated her 91st birthday at West Shore Medical Center in Manistee with her family by her side.
She was born November 24, 1925 in Manistee, daughter of the late Gustar & Ellen (Englund) Henseleit. Theresa attended the River Road School. She married Daniel P. Revolt on July 25, 1943 in Manistee. He preceded her in death on August 20, 2002.
Theresa worked at Cohodas Orchards with her sisters for many years picking apples and cherries. She was employed as a sewing machine operator at the Glen of Michigan, Norwear and Frankfort Garment. She was then employed with the Manistee Heights Nursing Care Center in Manistee until her retirement from the Care Center in January of 1988. She was a former member of TOPS. Theresa enjoyed sewing for her family and crocheting. She was the happiest being needed. Her greatest joy was taking care of and playing with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a member of the Divine Mercy Parish of Manistee and attended Guardian Angels Catholic Church.
Theresa is survived by 2 daughters and 1 son-in-law, Carol & Jerry Walker of Arcadia, MI, Martha O'Rourke of Onekama, MI; 2 sons and daughters in law, Daniel & Sheryl Revolt and Paul & Mary Revolt all of Manistee, MI and her very special nephews, Chuck (Kathy) Revolt and Bill Revolt of Manistee, MI; 7 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. Many nieces, nephews also survive her.
She was preceded in death by her daughter Mary Revolt; 1 daughter-in-law, Darlene Revolt; 2 brothers & 1 sister-in-law, Carl & Margaret Henseleit and Albert Henseleit; 3 sisters & 4 brothers-in-law, Ann & John Flanagan, Marie &Leon Kosiboski and Elsie & Walter Witkowski and later Walter Kenny and her dear friends, Janet Miller and Minie Gaca.
According to her wishes, cremation has taken place and funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee with Rev. Scott Lawler officiating. Burial will follow next to her husband Daniel at Mt Carmel Cemetery also in Manistee. The family will be at the funeral home one hour prior to her funeral service to receive friends.
The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.