Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation

For good. For ever.

306 South University Avenue Mount Pleasant, MI, 48858 United States

(989) 773-7322

Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for all citizens of Isabella County, now and for generations to come, by attracting and holding permanent endowed funds from a wide range of donors, addressing needs through grant making and providing leadership on key community issues.

Greg Baderschneider Memorial Fund

Greg Baderschneider

A true jack of all trades, Greg loved to learn by doing. Be it grant writing, mower maintenance, lobster cooking or rebuilding the cabin, no challenge was too daunting for this creative thinker.

Greg's life of service began in high school when he worked as a life guard at Mitchell State Park in Cadillac, Michigan. Following high school and a tour of duty in the U.S. Marine Corps, he met his future wife while working on the Isabella County Cupola Restoration Project with her father.

Greg Baderschneider in service

From 1978 to 1990 Greg worked for Isabella County Parks and Recreation where he honed many of his hands-on skills. During those years Greg and Pattie married, had three daughters (Samantha, Shaina and Jessie), and Greg returned to Central Michigan University to finish his BA degree. He was awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award in 2008 from the Department of Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services at CMU.

Greg Baderschneider
Greg Baderschneider

In 1990, Greg accepted a position with the City of Mt. Pleasant where he played an integral role in the completion of many significant projects including Sunnyside Park, Horizon Park, Millpond Park and dam removal, Access to Recreation Trail, Borden Building Restoration, Riverwalk Trail as well as the ongoing maintenance, development and improvement of all the city's showpiece parks and facilities.

The City of Mt. Pleasant named the riverwalk trail system the Greg Baderschneider (GKB) Riverwalk Trail  in July 2009, to honor him, after his untimely death on October 12, 2008. He was also honored by the Rotary Club of Mt. Pleasant in October 2009, receiving the Vocational Excellence Award for his outstanding contribution as one exemplifying the high ethical standards in the pursuit of vocational excellence.

Greg Baderschneider and daughters

As a tribute to his passionate and determined approach to life, the Greg Baderschneider Memorial Fund was established in June 2010 to support the City of Mt. Pleasant Parks Department in the maintenance of the Greg Baderschneider (GKB) Riverwalk Trail. Priorities include maintenance of GKB Trail plaques, beautification projects, and educational signage.

Greg's life was dedicate to what he loved most...family and work with a special regard for the out of doors. His love, support and knowledge will be forever missed.

Greg Baderschneider and daughters