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1927
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2025
Melanie Bircher Obituary
January 5, 1927 - June 17, 2025
Bircher, Melanie I. nee Beckemeier 98; passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 17; daughter of the late August C. and Melanie B. Beckemeier nee Reis; wife of the late Dr. John L. Bircher; mother of Melanie Ann, J. Stephen (Karen) Bircher and Elizabeth "Betsy" (Daniel J.) Kloeckener; She will be deeply missed, lovingly remembered, and cherished always. "And when she smiled, in each cheek a dimple flashed" ziegenheinfuneralhome.com
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Terry Welker
June 22, 2025
Steve, Karen and family:please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of Steve´s mother. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Terry and Jeff Welker
Tim and Mary Brundick
June 22, 2025
We met Melanie at Bethesda South Gate. She was my mother-in-laws roommate. She was such a sweet lady and would often smile and wave.May you have eternal rest and peace Melanie. Our deepest sympathy to the Bircher families. Tim and Mary Brundick
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