Wolfgang Hoelzer Obituary (1929

Wolfgang Hoelzer, 80, a resident of the Forest Grove community died Friday evening, April 3, 2009 at his home. Wolfgang was born on March 22, 1929 in Karlsruhe, Germany. He was the only child born to Emil and Anna (Auer) Hoelzer. He was raised and educated as an architect in Karlsruhe, Germany. He was united in marriage to Ingeborg Binoth on August 19, 1954 in Tegernau, Germany. Following their marriage they made their home in Germany until 1957 when they immigrated in Montreal, Canada. In early 1959 they moved to Buffalo, NY and within the year, they finally settled in Rochester, NY. Upon Wolfgang's retirement they made their home in the Thatcher District in 1995. And then to their present home in 2001 Wolfgang's occupation was that of an architect and designer for various companies throughout Europe and New York. He retired in 1990. He was interested in world and business news and was knowledgeable about European history. He took pleasure in being organized, planning ahead, and being close to his family. He is preceded in death by his parents and a grandson; Max Survivors include his wife of 54 years; Inge, three children and their spouses; Marian and Jeff Cakarnis of Forest Grove, OR, Susan Hoelzer and her companion Scott Stewart both of Milwaukie, OR, Michael and Mieke Schueber of Bali , Indonesia, and two grandchildren; Lena and Bailey.