German Society of Maryland

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Death of Dr. Armin Mruck (1925–2025)

Long-time German Society member, former Vice President, and Emeritus Director Dr. Armin Mruck (100) passed away at his retirement home Blakehurst in Towson, Maryland, on October 1, 2025. Born June 6, 1925 in Osterode/East Prussia (now Ostroda/Poland) Dr. Mruck studied history and philosophy at the Universities of Marburg and Goettingen from where he received his […]

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In Memoriam

242nd Anniversary Dinner

Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pmMatthew’s 1600 Restaurant1600 Frederick RoadCatonsville, Maryland The Society will hold its 242nd Anniversary Dinner on Saturday, November 1, 2025. The dinner will be held at Matthew’s 1600 Restaurant in Catonsville, Maryland. The featured speaker will be Debra Hoffman, who will make a presentation on German genealogy,

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Anniversary Dinner, Events

Death of Gerhard Meinzer (1936–2025)

It is with sadness that the German Society of Maryland notes the death of Gerhard Meinzer, an Emeritus Director of the Society, on February 17, 2025. Gerhard was the Honoree of the Society’s Anniversary Dinner in 2017. He served as director for many years, before being named a Lifetime Director. Unable to continue an active role in the life of the Society due to illness, he was name an Emeritus Director in 2024 to honor his many years of service.

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In Memoriam