The Evening Star, October 11, 1938
William Rauchenstein Dies At His Home Here
Deceased, 70 Years, Was Retired Navy Yard Supervisor.
Funeral Tomorrow
William R. Rauchenstein, 70, a retired supervisor of the Washington Navy Yard, died yesterday at his home, 7705 Morningside drive N.W., after an illness of several months.
Mr. Rauchenstein was retired in 1930 after nearly 40 years service at the Navy Yard. He had long been active in Masonic and Eastern Star circles here, being a past master of Anacostia Lodge, F.A.A.M., a past patron of Electra Chapter, No. 2, Order of the Eastern Star, and a trustee of the Grant Chapter, O.E.S.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Eva M. Rauchenstein, a daughter, Mrs. Blanche A. Rees, and a brother, Frederick Rauchenstein, all of this city.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the residence, with the Rev. Dr. William L. Mayo of St. Alban's Episcopal parish officiating. Burial will be in Congressional Cemetery, with Masonic rites at the grave.
Contributor: Historic Congressional Cemetery Archivist (46570972) • [email protected])
The Evening Star, October 11, 1938
William Rauchenstein Dies At His Home Here
Deceased, 70 Years, Was Retired Navy Yard Supervisor.
Funeral Tomorrow
William R. Rauchenstein, 70, a retired supervisor of the Washington Navy Yard, died yesterday at his home, 7705 Morningside drive N.W., after an illness of several months.
Mr. Rauchenstein was retired in 1930 after nearly 40 years service at the Navy Yard. He had long been active in Masonic and Eastern Star circles here, being a past master of Anacostia Lodge, F.A.A.M., a past patron of Electra Chapter, No. 2, Order of the Eastern Star, and a trustee of the Grant Chapter, O.E.S.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Eva M. Rauchenstein, a daughter, Mrs. Blanche A. Rees, and a brother, Frederick Rauchenstein, all of this city.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the residence, with the Rev. Dr. William L. Mayo of St. Alban's Episcopal parish officiating. Burial will be in Congressional Cemetery, with Masonic rites at the grave.
Contributor: Historic Congressional Cemetery Archivist (46570972) • [email protected])
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