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2024
Erika Lengenfelder
Erika Lengenfelder
Erika Lengenfelder
Erika Franziska Lengenfelder, 88, of St. Leonard, Maryland, entered eternal rest on May 28, 2024, after suffering complications from a stroke.
Born in Aalen, Germany in July 1935, she was the daughter of August and Anna Schur. Erika emigrated by herself at the age of fifteen to Muskegon, Michigan leaving behind her family in Germany to live with her aunt and uncle. After years of correspondence, Franz “Schneckle” found his way across the pond, and they married in 1957. Erika relished her years as the wife of an Airman First Class, moving from New Jersey to France and back again with two boys in tow.
Erika was a proud mother who took great pride in her responsibilities at home and in the community. She was a wonderful cook and can be remembered for her legendary potato salad and sauerkraut. Erika was an avid singer and was a member of several choirs, most recently with St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Prince Fredrick, Maryland. Erika also sang with the Washington Sängerbund and participated for years in the many social activities of the club. She was also a longtime member of the Concord Club of Washington, D.C., enjoying frequent day trips and luncheons. Formerly of New Carrollton, Maryland, she volunteered as an election judge and sang in the choir at St. Bernard’s Church in Riverdale, Maryland. Erika retired from the University of Maryland College Park as an assistant within the Materials Science and Engineering Department.
Erika had a beautiful smile and enjoyed being the life of the party, entertaining folks with her famous head-stand, cartwheel, or playing the accordion. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her “Schneckle” gardening, hiking, or just sitting in the garden watching the birds and small animals. Erika had strong faith and found comfort in prayer.
Left behind to cherish her memories are her husband of 67 years, Franz, sons John (Guan Ling) of St. Leonard, Maryland, Michael (Kimberly) of Mountain Home, Arkansas, and David (Eileen Jacqueline) of Crofton, Maryland. She is also survived by ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Erika is also survived by her brother, Alfred Schur of Unterkochen, Germany, and was preceded in death by her sister Annaliese Hägele of Fachsenfeld, Germany.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 7, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. till 12:00 p.m. at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 105 Vianney Lane, Prince Frederick, Maryland, 20678. Prior to the service, a visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. till 11:00 a.m. and the internment will follow the mass at the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a one-time donation of your choosing may be offered to St. John Vianney Catholic Church here: https://membership.faithdirect.net/givenow/MD888
For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth In Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16
Helga Vest
Erika Lengenfelder
Erika Lengenfelder
We have been notified that, Helga Vest, a longtime member of the Washington Saengerbund passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on April 10, 2024. She was 97, just two months before her 98th birthday.
Helga joined the Washington Saengerbund as an active singer in 1978. Later she also became a member of the Concord Club of Washington, DC. Helga was born in Berlin, Germany and loved to sing and enjoy the Saengerbund's concerts, dances and especially Fasching at Mardi Gras time.
She is survived by her Son Larry and her daughter Inge. Her obituary is published at https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/arlington-va/helga-vest-11766062.
With our condolences to the family.
2023
FRITZ BUSCHER
MARGARET ANN MOELLER
MARGARET ANN MOELLER
It is with deep sadness to let you know that our longtime member Fritz Buscher died on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at his home in Leisure World. He was 94.
Fritz joined the Saengerbund as an active singer in 1958, one of the last ones whose membership reaches back to the 1950s. A few years later he met his wife Marita at their workplace. Both loved to sing, and she too quickly became part of the Saengerbund. They got married in June 1962.
Both have been unforgettable members of the Saengerbund, as well as of the Concord Club.
They were not only active singers for many years, but also were most helpful when it came to club activities. With Marita always at his side,
Fritz and Marita could be found among the participants having a good time. Eventually age and medical issues caught up and they had to slow down their activities.
The funeral service will be on Tuesday November 7 at 11:00am at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd, Silver Spring, MD 20906. Phone 301-924-0067. The Saengerbund is going to sing.
Flowers may be sent through Aspen Hill Florist, phone 301-460-4900; they make deliveries to the church.
We are sad having to say goodbye to Fritz, and extend our deepest sympathy to his loving wife Marita.
UPDATE: If you plan to attend the post-funeral reception at Leisure World, please email maritabuscher@yahoo.com to get on the list for the security gate.
MARGARET ANN MOELLER
MARGARET ANN MOELLER
MARGARET ANN MOELLER
It is with sadness to announce that Margaret Moeller unexpectedly died on July 21, 2023 after surgery. She was 73. She and her husband Werner Moeller became members of the Saengerbund in 1994. They were also members of the Concord Club of Washinton D.C. Margaret did not sing in the chorus but was always available when the Saengerbund needed a helping hand.
Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, July 30, 2023, from 2 to 4 pm and at St. Andrew Apostle Church, 11600 Kemp Mill Road, Silver Spring, MD, on Monday, July 31, 2023, from 9:30-10:30 am where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 am. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
Our condolences and sincere sympathy for Werner and the family.
JOSEF ‘SEPP’ SCHNABL
MARGARET ANN MOELLER
CAMILLA BOZZOLI RUDOLPH
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our wonderful member and friend Josef ‘Sepp’ Schnabl on Saturday, July 8th 2023. He passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at his home in Fairfax, VA. He was 90 years old. Sepp was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Julienne (Julie) Schnabl.
Sepp was born in Sudetenland and, via Canada, immigrated to the United States in 1964. He settled in Fairfax, VA where he made his home.
He made certain to be part of the German community and found it in his beloved singing society, the Washington Sängerbund, and in the Concord Club of Washington, DC. He made lifelong friendships and kept traditions alive. He loved to sing and enjoy a good German beer at many Concerts, Oktoberfests, Faschings, and Christmas parties.
His never ending energy made him a stalwart in both, the Saengerbund and the Concord Club, where he served on the Saengerbund board as Hausmeister (caretaker), and as Trustee of the Concord Club continuously since 1985. He was also a member of the board of the former German Orphan Home in Upper Marlbor, MD until it closed its doors. As one member noted "The world is a poorer place without Sepp!" He shall be missed dearly!
See Sepp‘s obituary.
With our deepest sympathy to his daughters Rita and Susanne and families.
There will be a memorial celebration on Friday, August 18th 2023 at 2pm, Stacy Sherwood Community Center, 3750 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA 22030. In lieu of flowers, Sepp desired that contributions be made to the Washington Sängerbund, 2434 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20007, or the website www.saengerbund.org
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epp and Julienne will be laid to rest in a private service at Prospect Hill Cemetery on August 20, 2023.
CAMILLA BOZZOLI RUDOLPH
CAMILLA BOZZOLI RUDOLPH
CAMILLA BOZZOLI RUDOLPH
We mourn the loss of an active singer. Camilla Rudolph died unexpectedly on February 18, 2023. She was 80. She suffered heart failure during a medical procedure, lost consiousness and went into a coma. She never recovered and died the next day.
Camilla joined the Washington Saengerbund in 2013 and became an active singer with the sopran section. She was an artist and had a great interest in German choral music.
With our sincere condolences to her sister Garcia and the family.
MARY TIERNEY STRADLEY
CAMILLA BOZZOLI RUDOLPH
MARY TIERNEY STRADLEY
We share with deep sadness that Mary Stradley tragically passed away on February 10, 2023 at Fairfax Hospital. She was 68.
Mary has been a long-time, faithful member of both the Washington Saengerbund and the Concord Club. She sang with the chorus, but also served as Membership Chair and Entertainment Chair on both boards of directors.
We shall miss her dearly.
2022
INGE CALDWELL
INGE CALDWELL
INGE CALDWELL
We were notified by Steven Caldwell that his mother Inge Caldwell peacefully passed away on December 6, 2022 at home where she resided with her son Steve and daughter in-law Robin; Inge was 86. She and her husband Bill were long-time members of the Washington Saengerbund and the Concord Club. Both were very active and well liked, especially during their singing career with the Washington Saengerbund.
Memorial service for Inge Caldwell will be on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at 4pm at United Church/Vereinigte Kirche, 1920 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20006. The Washington Saengerbund is going to sing.
ART LORD
INGE CALDWELL
INGE CALDWELL
With sadness we report that Art Lord passed away after a brief stay in the hospital on November 1, 2022 at the age of 83. Art and his wife Sieglinde were members of the Washington Saengerbund (Sieglinde as an alto in the chorus), the Concord Club, and the Washingtonia Schuhplattlers (as dancers). Art most recently served on the board of directors of the Concord Club as financial secretary.
A Memorial Service for Art Lord will be held on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 10:30am
at Christ The King Catholic Church, 2301 Colston Dr, Silver Spring, Md 20910.
With our sincere condolences to Sieglinde.
MARGA ANDERSON
MARGA ANDERSON
MARGA ANDERSON
We have been notified by daughter Kristin Anderson that her mother Marga Anderson died on July 21, 2022 after a lengthy stay in hospice care. She was 90 years of age.
She was a member of the Washington Saengerbund since 1971 as an active singer for many years. During the 1970s she served as corresponding secretary on the board of directors.
Marga also became a member of the Concord Club in 1971. During the years 1981 to 1986 she served on the board of the Concord Club as secretary, and then as vice-president. Her predeceased husband David had also been a member of both clubs.
Funeral Home visitation on Tuesday, August 23, from 3 to 5pm at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD 20901.
Burial at Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, November 2 from 3-5pm at the Old Chapel. Visitors must fill out a pass form to be admitted. Click here to Apply for Pass , then click “Apply for Visitors Pass.” Enter 45 minutes early at the Hatfield Gate, Second St S., Arlington, VA 22214. Their phone number is 703-969-0186.
Facemasks required while in the Chapel.
Our sincere condolences to Kristin and the family.
FRED SCHROEDER
MARGA ANDERSON
MARGA ANDERSON
We have received the sad news from Jackie Rowland, the daughter of the Schroeder's, that her father Fred passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022. He was 93. He had medical complications and was in the hospital. His entire family was at his side.
Jackie tells us that it is their wish to be buried together. That means Fred will be cremated and later, once Paula passes, they will be placed together in one casket in their plot in Calvert County, MD.
The family will have a private memorial family dinner for Fred.
Paula and Fred have been long-time members of the Washington Saengerbund and the Concord Club and were deeply involved in club activities for many years. They cherished both organizations, and made wonderful friends, with whom they had so many great times.
We extend our deepest sympathy to Paula and the family.