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Walter Mayer Obituary
Dr. WALTER GEORG MAYER (Age 84)
On Friday, July 8, 2011, of Rockville, MD formerly of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Gretl A. Mayer. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, July 13, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Graveside service at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 13801 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday, July 14 at 10:30 a.m. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 16 at Ingleside at King Farm, 701 King Farm Boulevard, Rockville, MD 20850 from 4 to 6 p.m. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Walter Mayer
July 18, 2011
Gretl,
As you know, I was one of Walter's early students, at Michigan State. He convinced me to come back to Michigan from the East Coast, after a visit to the (then) Naval Ordnance Laboratory in Silver Spring, MD. Officially Prof. Hiedemann was my advisor, but in fact, Walter really was, as Hiedemann was ill during my time at Michigan State. The times with Walter, Mack Breazeale, Bill Cook and Logan Hargrove bring back many fond memories. Remember your arrival in the DC area with Walter at the beginning of the Georgetown part of your lives?
Gretl, Walter influenced many lives and all in a positive way. We were all fortunate to have him with us.
Dave Bradley
Doug Himberger
July 17, 2011
Walter was an amazing, giving, gentle man. I owe him more than I can list - he brought me to Georgetown to study, found me my first job, and encouraged me throughout my career. He was a mentor, an advisor, and a friend -- and he showed me how to live life, including how to be happy, and how to be loving and connected ... as he was with Gretl. I will miss him -- but will think of him often.
July 16, 2011
Dear Gretl,
I am so sorry for your loss. May memories of happier times with Walter help to comfort you.
With warm sympathy,
Elaine Moses
July 16, 2011
We were so sorry to hear about Walter. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please call if there is anything we can do.
Love, Bill and Linda Ratcliff #502
July 16, 2011
WE will always remember Walter at the bar on the high stools having dinner and having many laughs with those around him. We will miss him. He and Gretl are in our prayers.
Celestine & Joe Trainor
July 16, 2011
Walter and Gretl are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary & Leonard Gatti, Ingleside
George & Phyllis Leonard
July 16, 2011
we remember Walter and Gretl at dinner on the high stools in the Bistro at Ingleside
edward renauer sr
July 12, 2011
I have only known Walter for about 2 years but will never forget him and the great joy I had dining with him and Gretl many evenings, discussing events in Germany and at Georgetown University. I will always remember and pray for him when I attend Mass.
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