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SIEGFRIED GRAETZER Obituary
SIEGFRIED ALFONS GRAETZER (Age 94)
Of Fairfax, VA died peacefully at home on Sunday, May 6, 2012 of congestive heart failure. Born in the village of Tryszczyn, near Bydgoszcz (Bromberg) Poland, he immigrated to the U.S. with his wife, the late Elisabeth C. Graetzer and daughter, Inez in the early 1950's. He took U.S. citizenship in 1958. He ran Graetzer Painting & Decorating until the late 1980's and then assisted Elisabeth with her dance studio, The Falls Church School of Ballet. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Elisabeth Charlotte Graetzer and is survived by children, Inez S. Graetzer of Rathdrum, ID, Yvonne E. Erickson of Columbia, MD and Sigmund A. Graetzer of Fairfax, VA; and was a lively "Opa" to grandchildren, M. Claire Brisendine, Michael B. Brisendine and Josianna I. Graetzer. A memorial service will take place on Monday, May 21 at 2 p.m. at Vienna Presbyterian Church, 124 Park St., NE, Vienna, VA 22180, in the Memorial Chapel, (703) 938-9050. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation can be made to the American Heart Association Siegfried Alfons Graetzer Tribute page at http://tinyurl.com/buoarbl. Online condolences and fond memories of Siegfried may be offered to the family at: www.moneyandking.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Yvonne Erickson
June 11, 2012
Grieving takes time and the daily missing of talking with, or being able to see my Dad is indeed ever present. Just want to light a candle today to let him know I am thinking of him.
Yvonne Erickson
May 27, 2012
Thanks to all of you for the kind words and wonderful memories and observations about my Dad. I am truly comforted. He his greatly missed by all of us; His children and grand kids. I look forward to sharing more stories in the future in person.
Yvonne Erickson
Anita Curry
May 21, 2012
Dear Yvonne, Sigy and Inez - Your Mom and Dad were good friends to me and I miss them so much. Fortunately I have very fond memories of good times shared with them. I am saddened for your loss but I know that good family memories will sustain you thru these sad days. Much love to you all and God bless, Anita Curry
May 19, 2012
I rememer my parents howling over Zigmunds stories. The Graetzers were so much fun. Aah the Bigos every winter, the Balls, the Ballets at the Kennedy Center, the visits every sunday at my mother's after church. Great picture! Deepest sympathy and fond memories. Rita van Reuth
anne hill snyder
May 17, 2012
Dearest Yvonne, I'm sending light and love to you and your family. My deepest sympathy to you.
Anne Snyder
American Heart Association
May 14, 2012
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Cindy Gilmer
May 13, 2012
Mr. and Mrs. Graetzer were two of the most interesting people I ever met. She taught me to dance. He was a delightful presence in the studio. I will always remember him for his wonderful sense of humor and his love of laughter.
Maury Erickson
May 13, 2012
May he rest in peace.
Yvonne Erickson
May 13, 2012
I want to thank all of you who have offered condolences here, on facebook and on my Dad's American Heart Assoc. page.Its so nice to know he is remembered. There is great comfort in all of this. Here is the American Heart Assoc. page that I have created to honor my Dad. And Mom. http://tinyurl.com/buoarbl
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