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STEVEN FREDERICK GICHNER  
On Thursday, January 7, 2016, Steven Frederick Gichner of Bethesda, MD. Beloved husband of Alexandra Gichner; devoted father of Frances, Cecilia and Eliza Gichner; son of David (Carol) Gichner; loving brother of Eric Gichner and Laura Sachwitz and stepbrother of Arthur Rosen and Allison Rosen. Funeral service will be held Sunday, January 10, 2016 at 1 p.m. at Washington Hebrew Congregation, 3935 Macomb St., NW, Washington, DC 20016. Interment will be held at Garden of Remembrance, Clarksburg, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to FirstDescents.org  

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Published by The Washington Post on Jan. 9, 2016.

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Jeremy Hardy

August 15, 2018

Steve was one of my first mentors. His character and genuine spirit were truly outstanding qualities. I indirectly learned alot from watching Steve handle his business. He was a good man.

Hank Warner

February 3, 2016

My name is Hank Warner and I coach hockey with Steve many years ago. Steve and I would see each other at Caps games over the years and at certain social events. I am so sorry for your loss. I just found out last night about his passing. I am really taken back by his death. Steve as you know was just such a wonder and kind person! Once again I am so sorry for your loss! [email protected]

Braffords

January 28, 2016

Sandra, we were very saddened to learn of Steve's battle with cancer and his passing. Our hearts go out to you and your family. May your memories give you strength in this time of loss. We will miss seeing his smiling face on our visits to Gibson Island. Know that we are thinking of you. Deborah, Kirk & Kohler Brafford

Lulito Newsome

January 27, 2016

So very sorry for your loss.May you find comfort in your fondest memories.

With heartfelt thoughts,

January 27, 2016

So very sorry for your loss!
May you find comfort in your fondest memories.

With heartfelt thoughts,
Lulito Newsome

John Buntin

January 27, 2016

Dear Sandra,

We were so sorry to learn that Steve had passed away. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.

the Buntins

Alan Davis

January 11, 2016

Steve was a true mensch who will be sorely missed. My deepest sympathy to his family for such an untimely loss.

Alan Davis

January 11, 2016

Steve was a true mensch who will be sorely missed. My deepest sympathy to his family.

Cindy Naatz

January 11, 2016

Dear Sandra,
We are thinking of you and the girls during this difficult time, and we are so very sorry your loss. Steve touched so many, including all of us, with his kindness. Our deepest condolences, The Naatz Family (Cindy, Dan, Sarah and Tom)

January 10, 2016

Sandra,
I was so saddened to hear about Steve's illness from the kids. Please accept my sincere condolences for you and the girls. I will always thinks of Steve fondly.
John Mann

Robert Bushkoff

January 10, 2016

Dear Sandra,

I am a friend of Steve's through Indian Princesses and work. I am very sorry for your loss and want you and the girls to know my thoughts and prayers are with you. May his memory be a blessing.

Steve, Fare The Well Brother.

Amy Mehlman

January 10, 2016

Sandra,
We are sorry for your loss. You were blessed with a fabulous husband and father and the years he was on this earth were clearly full of life and love -- a gift that will live forever. Take care and know that we are thinking and supporting you.
Love,
Amy and Bruce Mehlman

John Berlinsky

January 10, 2016

I am so saddened to hear this news. Although Steve and I had been out of touch for many years, we were good friends at Landon School and I thought of him frequently. Condolences to the family.

Bo Miller

January 9, 2016

Deepest condolences to the Gichner family. Steven was a fellow alumnus of Colorado College and his warm camaraderie will be missed on snowy ski slopes that attacked with enthusiasm.

Selene Oakes Keating

January 9, 2016

Sandra,
Our love and prayers go out to you and your family during this very difficult time.
Blessings~
Jerry, Selene & Alexis Keating

Isabel Johanis

January 9, 2016

Dear David, Laura, Eric, Carol,
I'm terribly sadden with the passing of Steven. I have you in my heart and I'm praying for your Family. Much love.

January 9, 2016

David &family; Our thoughts and prayers are with you on this sad & tragic loss. We will be there to share your loss tomorrow.

January 9, 2016

David,Carol,Sandra and entire family.We are deeply saddened by your loss.Steve will be remembered as a devoted son,father and friend to all he touched throughout his young life.
Bill and Joan Bush

Gary London

January 9, 2016

David,Carol,Alexandra,&families,
I am shocked and heart broken to hear about the loss of Steven! What a wonderful, friendly, fine young man.
Too young! Be as strong as you can.
Love,
Gary London

Ellie and John Shorb

January 9, 2016

We send our love to the family and have many special memories of this kind, fun-loving, warm, engaging neighbor and friend.

Marc, Cailean & Willow David

January 9, 2016

We are extremely saddened to hear of Steve's passing, our thoughts and best wishes are with Sandra and her three beautiful children, Frances, Cecilia and Eliza. Our deepest condolences to all of Steve's family and friends.

D Savoy

January 9, 2016

So sorry for the loss of your dear love one. May you and your family find comfort in such a beautiful promise

GALE LEE GILBERT

January 9, 2016

We feel your loss and grieve with you. Steven is everyones loss and he will be remembered kindly by all who knew him.;
Our condolences go out to all of his family and our thoughts are with you constantly. Gale Lee and ED

Dick Kaufmann

January 9, 2016

Dear David, Carol, Laura and Eric, Barbara and I are so sorry to learn of your loss. All our love and thoughts are with you.

Janice Norman

January 9, 2016

I am so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. To the family, please let me know if there is anything I can do?

Janice Norman

January 9, 2016

Its really sad to hear of Steve's death. Our parents knew each other and we played together when we were little kids. Its so sad to hear he passed away so young. To his family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

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