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Heinz Koebke Obituary

HEINZ KOEBKE (Age 77)
On Saturday, July 9, 2011, of Columbia, MD. Beloved husband of Mildred Koebke; father of Dana Honeycutt, Sharon Terry, Heinz E. Koebke and Heidy Koebke; brother of Robert, Timothy, Michael and the late Albert and Elizabeth Koebke. Also survived by eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Louis Catholic Church, 12500 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, MD, 21029, on Wednesday, July 13 at 10 a.m. Interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Silver Spring, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Louis Scholarship Fund. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com

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Published by The Washington Post from Jul. 11 to Jul. 12, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Heinz Koebke

30 Entries

Jack

August 18, 2011

I only found out of Mr. Koebke's passing today and was very sorry to hear of this. I had been working offsite the last couple of months and wasn't keeping up-to-date with the latest happenings. A coworker informed me, and mentioned that she and her colleagues were devastated with the news when they ran into his wife recently.

I only knew Mr. Koebke informally where I worked, where he and his wife were a regular presence. Mr. Koebke was always the gentlemen and charismatic when giving pleasantries or just talking everyday stuff. He was always happy to tell me some of his biographical details, since one time I inquired about his elegant accent and where he was from.

For a time, I didn't know his name, and gave him the nickname of "Cesar" (due to his resemblance to Cesar Romero). He laughed at that, taking it as a compliment. Even after he told me his name, I would usually forget the next time we crossed paths. He said the best way to remember his name was to think of the ketchup. And that I did. I called him Heinz from that point on, even though I thought Cesar was more fitting. The last time I saw him was in June, and he was his usual charming self and beside his wife. Even though I didn't know them personally, just those few minutes of seeing them together you knew that they made a great couple.

Rest well, my friend.

July 25, 2011

Although I understand my wife Ann entered a message today, I wanted to personally express my sorry in Heinz' passing and to convey to his family the respect he was held at Manor. As you already know, he was a gentleman, gracious and dignified. He remembered everyone's name and made them feel special, while all the time he was the special one. He will be missed at Manor. With sympathy and respect,
Jay Gutierrez

Ann Gutierrez

July 25, 2011

My husband and I were so saddened to learn of Heinz' passing. He was such a wonderful man and brought such class to Manor Country Club. We will miss him in many ways. He was truly an elegant man. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you now. Sincerely, Jay & Ann Gutierrez

Larry Hefter

July 19, 2011

Dear Heinz
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Just know we are thinking of you.
Jackie and Larry Hefter

July 18, 2011

Dear Heinz, Teresa and I send our thoughts and prayers to you and your family during this sad time of loss. Un gran abrazo de los Rossi's

Marilyn Elmer

July 15, 2011

We are happy to have known your father, Heinz, and share in your sadness. We send a big hug from the whole Elmer family to the whole Koebke family. Love, Marilyn, Mike, Todd and Tracy

July 15, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family at this most difficult time.

Tony Englert

Michael & Harriet Yoselle

July 14, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Koebke family as you cherish the memories.
Michael and Harriet Yoselle

Cliff Lundberg

July 14, 2011

With prayer for comfort and a sense of God's presence,

Cliff and Diane

Tracy Jarrell

July 14, 2011

Papaw, I will miss you dearly. You always took great care of your family and Most importantly My BEAUTIFUL Grandmother. I know you will be watching over us all (especially Mammaw). Thank you for Everything.
Love You.
Your granddaughter,
Tracy

Nancy Anastasi

July 12, 2011

I am so sorry to read of Heinz's death. He was always to kind to me. After my husband died and we were no longer members of Manor C.C., he would always greet so warmly by name. I shall never forget his kindness. You and your family are in my prayers.

Nancy Anastasi (Mrs. Joseph G.)

Taso Sporidis

July 12, 2011

While I never met him, I can only imagine what a wonderful man Heinz Koebke was through his son, my Uncle Heinz, whom I think very highly of! My love and prayers go out to everyone hurt by this loss.

Trever Travis

July 12, 2011

What a sudden and tragic event has come to past. We must remember the happy times with our beloved friend. I will always treasure the stories, memories & times we shared. Thanks for all the compliments, Heinz, and leave you with one final one...the most sophisticated, solid individual I ever met! Your friend, Chef

July 12, 2011

Dean Hill

July 12, 2011

I consider myself fortunate to have known Heinz and and looked forward to seeing him on my annual visit to Manner CC. There are some people, who after meeting them, leave you with a good feeling about life. Heinz was one of these rare people. I can only imagine the loss felt by his widow and family. Heinz touched a lot of lives in a very profound and personal way.

Dean Hill

July 12, 2011

Heinz Koebke was a gentleman in the truest sense of the term with wit, charm and softness in manner and speech that was disarming. Make no mistake about it, his knowledge of the food and beverage business was unsurpassed and greatly added to the success of such venerable Washington institutions as The Gas Light Club, The Touchdown Club of Washington DC and Manner Country Club. When it came to performing his role as Maitre d', I do not know how anyone could do it any better. He was Mr. Maitre d' of the Washington area (cont.)

Patricia Schocke

July 12, 2011

Heinz always greeted us with such dignity and graciousness when we saw him at Manor Country Club. I was always teasing him about hidding the "mints" after dinner and he would always give them to me. We will really miss him. Such a hugh loss. God Bless You and Your Family.

Momaw & Popaw

Mike Honeycutt (Grandson)

July 12, 2011

He was a great influence in my life, always in my corner encouraging me on. He was a great testimony to me of someone very organized, disciplined, steadfast to his philosophy on life & dedicated to my grandmother (who was his youthful bride & sweetheart of 49 years). He was & will always be loved by his family who lived by his bedside until his passing (a tribute to how admired & respected he was). I am a better person today because of the influence of Heinze Koebke.
They say the avg. person will influence 5000 people in their life time. What kind of influence are you & what kind of legacy will you leave behind?

July 11, 2011

Sending our sympathies to the family of Heinz. He was elegant, kind and such a gentleman. We respected him and will miss him greatly at Manor. Kim and Buddy Wyre

YOU ALWAYS BE IN OURS HEART MOISES AND CYNTYA

MOISES VASQUEZ

July 11, 2011

STEVE MENDIETA

July 11, 2011

GRACIAS POR TODOS LOS CONSEJOS Y ENSENANZAS SIEMPRE TE TENDRE EN MI CORAZON.
HEINZ UN CABALLERO, UN AMIGO UN EJEMPLO DE PERSONA
TE VOY A EXTRANAR MUCHO

DESCANSA EN PAZ .

Dotty

July 11, 2011

May happy memories and warm thoughts comfort you in this time of sorrow.
John 5:28, 29.

Phil 4:6, 7

July 11, 2011

My sincere condolences to all who loved and cared about Heinz. He touched the lives of many and will be missed by all. May the peace of God help you all to cope and endure these difficult days.

Lori Mensh

July 11, 2011

My deepest regrets in the loss of a good husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather. My thoughts are with the family at this time.

Bill & Cathy LeStrange

July 11, 2011

Our deepest sympathies for the Koebke family. As members of Manor Country Club, we love Heinz! He is very special and will be greatly missed.

Liz McCrea

July 11, 2011

Millie, my heartfelt condolences to you and yours, the only consolation is that he isn't suffering anymore. I know you miss him terribly already! I know also that grief never truly goes away, but it does get easier to bear. Mac and I send our best wishes and prayers.