Thomas German, Jr

Thomas Albert German Jr., age 81, of Bridgeville, DE, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2014 at his residence. He was born in Baltimore, MD on February 23, 1932, son of the late Thomas Albert and Doris Elizabeth (Smith) German.

Mr. German served his country proudly in the U.S. Navy from 1951 to 1955 when he was honorably discharged. After his service in the Navy Mr. German became a firefighter working for the Anne Arundel County Fire Department, retiring after a 26 year career.

An avid golfer, Mr. German and his wife, Mauricia "Rusty" Stewart German, moved to Punta Gorda, FL where they lived for the past 23 years. Mr. German enjoyed daily rounds of golf, even working for several golf courses in the area to spend more time on his game. He also enjoyed watching sports such as baseball, basketball, the Ravens and especially golf.

In addition to his parents Mr. German was preceded in death by his first wife of 32 years Sara "Sally" Griffith German who passed away in 1988. Mr. German is survived by one son; Thomas Arthur German of Chestertown, MD; two daughters, Lynn Renee Koenig and husband David of Ft. Wayne IN and Lee Ann Kostkowski and husband Patrick of Glen Burnie, MD; a brother, John German (Glorius); a sister, Margaret Ann German; two step-sons, Jeffrey Lee Stevens and his wife Colleen of Pasadena, MD and Michael Alan Stevens (Tammi) and wife Tammy of Milford, DE. Mr. German is also survived by three grandchildren: Andrew Koenig, Wesley and Jenna Kostkowski and four step-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Tom German's memory to A.A. Fire Safety Foundation, 1 Riverview Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401 and/or Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.

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