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Erna Zwicklbauer Obituary

GUILDERLAND Erna Zwicklbauer, affectionately known as Oma by family, friends, staff and patrons of the Bavarian Chalet, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, September 15, 2004. Erna was born January 8, 1911 in Steinegg, Germany. She immigrated to Albany, N.Y. by herself at age 15. She married Franz X. Zwicklbauer in 1938 and together they operated the Little Bavaria Restaurant in Albany from 1949 to 1963 and the Bavarian Chalet Restaurant in Guilderland from 1951 to 1984. He passed away in 1983. She was the beloved mother of Franz K. Zwicklbauer (Frances) of Guilderland and Rudolf E. Zwicklbauer of Waukesah, Wis.; grandmother of Marianne Zwicklbauer (Dr. Clifford Belden) of Hoosick Falls, Dr. Michael Zwicklbauer (Marianne) of Newport News, Va., Franz J. Zwicklbauer of Guilderland, Liesl Gorman (Edward) of Hoosick Falls, Mara Warren (Daniel) of Algonquin, Ill. and Kurt Zwicklbauer (Jennifer) of Elburn, Ill.; great-grandmother of Jessica, Michael, Kristin, Erik, Elise and Franz J. (Jr) Zwicklbauer, Patrick, Victoria and Abigail Gorman; sister of Rudolf Gnam of Germany and the late Emma Volz and Klara Faas. She is survived by a niece, Lori Zwicklbauer Hill, and a nephew, Werner Zwicklbauer, and many other nieces and nephews in Germany. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday at 3 p.m. at the Church of St. Madeleine Sophie, 3500 Carman Rd., Guilderland. Family and friends are invited to the Bavarian Chalet, Western Turnpike, Guilderland on Monday starting at 4:30 p.m. to continue the celebration of Oma's life. Those who wish may make contributions to the American Heart Association or the Franz Zwicklbauer Memorial Soccer Scholarship, c/o Athletic Dept. at Guilderland Central High School, Guilderland Center, NY 12085.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Sep. 17 to Sep. 18, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Erna Zwicklbauer

10 Entries

John Lemmerman

October 16, 2004

Oma, you were a fixture of continuity and quiet dignity in a fast-paced world. It was always a pleasure to see you and greet you. Our sincerest condolences to your family and loved ones. God bless.

william gregory

September 30, 2004

Oma was a wonderful woman who taught me a lot about life - from her endless strength to her attention to detail. I was sadden to hear of her passing. Seeing her sitting at the family table as you entered the resturant is a lasting image in my mind. She will be missed.

Petra Friedemann

September 19, 2004

Auch wir werden sie in Deutschland sehr vermissen Sie war eine wundervolle und liebevolle Tante und Großtante- einfach eine super tolle Frau.

Petra, Katja und Hannelore mit Familien

Petra Friedemann

September 19, 2004

Sie wird uns auch hier in Deutschland sehr fehlen. Sie war eine herzensgute Frau.

Petra, Katja + Hannelore mit Familien

Parker Sharron

September 18, 2004

Franz and Rudy....our condolances. Your Mother lived a long and productive life; may her soul rest in peace. Prayerfully, Marilyn & Parker Sharron

The Kershaw family

September 18, 2004

Always a sweet and caring lady.We will miss you Oma.

Jim and Dawn Zyniecki

September 17, 2004

Our condolences to the Zwicklbauer family. It was always a pleasure to sit and chat with Oma.

Ken & Mary Ann Fetzner

September 17, 2004

We'll miss seeing you at the Chalet. Rest in Peace.

paul rockinger

September 17, 2004

so long grandma.

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