Marsha joined our society along with her husband Karl in 2005. The family was active and enjoyed many of our events, bringing along relatives and friends.
We extend sincere condolences to Karl and his family.
Campbell and his wife Joy had joined our society to celebrate our 150th Anniversary in 2010. He also served as President of the SBS in Washington, DC for over 30 years. They were members until 2014.
We extend sincere condolences to Mrs. Graeub and her family.
August 12, 1930 to January 03, 2023
February 8, 1929 – October 23, 2023
February 1, 1937 – December 13, 2022
Our society mourns the passing of our Life Member Mr. Erhard F. Hoegger, who passed away in Wilmington, DE on May 24, 2021.
Hardy had joined our society in 2009 and became a Life Member in 2017. He was also a member of the New Helvetic Society since 1982.
On behalf of our board and all members I extend deepest sympathy to the Hoegger family and may Hardy Rest In Peace.
Klaus Erich Mueller of Levittown passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at Crestview Center. He was 82.
Born in Dresden, Germany, Mr. Mueller has been a long time resident of Levittown. He was a brick layer with Union Local 1 of PA for over 50 years until retiring. Mr. Mueller was a member of the Erzgebirge German Club, the New Helvetic Society and the Swiss Benevolent Society of Philadelphia. He also enjoyed trips in his RV and had traveled across the country three times.
Beloved husband of Annemarie for 53 years, Mr. Mueller was the loving father of David Mueller (Debbie) and Christine Mueller and the devoted grandfather of Madeleine and Markus. Klaus will also be missed by his sisters, Karin and Renate and his nice Monika (John).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Swiss Benevolent Society of Philadelphia, c/o Hans Huber. Financial Secretary, 213 Abbey Lane, Lansdale, PA 19446.
May Klaus Rest In Peace!
Born on July 19, 1955 in Schaffhausen. After graduating from the University of Zürich, she became an attorney. She met her husband, Albert, in 1982, while being on a special project at the company he was an executive with. They both moved to the US in 1992, as he got transferred from Switzerland. His job led them to live and make friends in different places: New York City, Cincinnati, OH, Wilmington, DE, and then Salt Lake City, UT, and Oakley, UT, where they retired.
She had a passion for languages and taught at OLLI, the academy of Lifelong Learning, in Wilmington, DE, and provided private lessons to teenagers helping them to develop their skills.
She passed away peacefully at home in Oakley, UT, on December 4, 2020 surrounded by her husband and friends.
Henriette and Albert joined the our society as well as the New Helvetic Society in 2006.
On behalf of the Swiss communities we extend heartfelt condolences to the Imesch family and May Henriette Rest In Peace.