In Memoriam

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 […]

The following tribute to Gerhard Meinzer prepared by Shelley Arnold was originally posted on the German Society’s Facebook page on February 28, 2025.  It is with sadness that we report the death of our life-long member, Gerhard Meinzer. Gerhard passed away on February 17th. The Officers, Board and Members wish to express their sincere condolences.

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.

It is with sadness that the German Society of Maryland notes the death of Judge Gerard Wittstadt, Sr., on December 3, 2024. Judge Wittstadt was deeply involved in the German Society of Maryland for many decades and was an Emeritus Director at the time of his death.