Anne Luise Buerger

BUERGER - Anne Luise, born October 13, 1943, passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2010, a victim of cancer. Anne was a student of both Art and Architecture. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Cornell University, in 1965, a Certificate in History of Antique Art from the University of Paris, Sorbonne, in 1966, and a Master of Architecture from Columbia University, in 1972. Anne worked first as an associate architect in Los Angeles and in New York firms and later as a private consultant. Anne's greatest love was teaching. She was a tenured teacher at the High School of Art and Design in New York City where she taught Art History and Architecture. Anne encouraged her students' interests in these areas and inspired them to further their education by attending universities. Anne was awarded the Mayor's Award for Vocational Teaching Excellence in 1997 and the Career and Technical Education Best Teacher Award in 2008. Anne loved to travel. She was alsovery fond of her home in Sands Point, Long Island, where she enjoyed the woodlands, beaches and her pets. Anne is survived by her sister, Helene Buerger Peck, several nieces, cousins, great nieces and great nephews, and a dear friend, Max Katz, who was a comforting companion for many years and during Anne's lengthy illness. Services will be held for Anne on Sunday, July 25, 2010, at 1:00 p.m., at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 9 Carlton Avenue, Port Washington, NY 11050 (516) 767-0363. Donations in lieu of flowers to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition or to the Shelter Connection of the North Hempstead Animal Shelter.