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PETER HEIDENBERGER Obituary
Peter Alexander Heidenberger (Age 99)
Died peacefully at home in Chevy Chase on Saturday, October 30, 2021. He was the patriarch of the Heidenberger family, the beloved husband of Alice for 76 years and the father of four children, Thomas, Dick, Stephan, and Betsy. A devoted grandfather of seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Born in Munich, Germany July 24, 1922, he became a successful international lawyer and author of "From Munich to Washington" about his life and his immigration to America in 1952 with his wife and two children. An avid sportsman in sailing, skiing, tennis, and golf, he was an active member of Columbia County Club, the Annapolis Yacht Club, and the Metropolitan Club. He loved life and lived it to the fullest. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Ann's Center for Children, Hyattsville, MD or Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Alexandria, VA. Family burial at St. Gabriels.
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Bob and Sherry
November 28, 2021
So sorry to hear of the passing of your father
David Podolsky
November 6, 2021
My sincere condolences to Alice and the entire Heidenberger family. Peter was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, an excellent mentor and a true friend. I will miss him very much.
Duke Brannock
November 4, 2021
My life was better, because I spent time with Peter!
Berliner Corcoran & Rowe LLP
November 4, 2021
For us, Peter was a wonderful litigator, colleague, teacher and author. Our thoughts are with Alice and their family.
Cindy West
November 4, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Sounds like an amazing person who lived a full life. Rest in peace.
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