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MANCHESTER, Md. — Frederick “Ted” Rothert, 97, a longtime resident of Ocean Pines, died Friday, Aug. 17, 2012, at Long View Nursing Home in Manchester, Md., after a brief illness. Born Nov. 8, 1914, in Poseyville, Ind., he was the son of the late Louis Henry Rothert and Amelia Smith Rothert. He was the husband of Amy Alexander F. Rothert Rothert, his wife of 67 years, who survives him. Mr. Rothert was a graduate of Purdue University and an Army veteran of World War II, having served in France, England and Germany attached to the 30th General Hospital. Following retirement from Winthrop Sterling, he was an active participant in the barbershop singing group, the Bay Country Gentlemen. He was a longtime resident of Baltimore and Ocean Pines. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Margaret Brunner, of Baltimore and a brother, Louis Rothert of Bloomington, Ind. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Judith Eckenrode of Manchester Md., and Donna Rothert of Reston, Va.; three grandsons, John Eckenrode of Magnolia Del., Adam Farver of Ocean Pines, and Andrew Farver of New York City, N.Y., as well as five great-grandsons, one great-granddaughter, and family friend, Terry Squires. A memorial service will be held in the fall for the family and friends. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Sandra Lois Cropper OCEAN RIDGE, Fla. —Sandra Lois Cropper, 72, of Ocean Ridge, Fla., and Ocean City, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012, at Hospice by the Sea in Boca Raton, Fla., after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Born in Midland City, Ala., she was the daughter of the late Bailey Snellgrove and Margaret Snellgrove. She is survived by her loving husband, Reese F. Cropper Jr.; two sons, Lawrence Jeffery Nyce of North Potomac, Md., and Robert Todd Offenbacher and his wife, Tara, of Southern Lake Tahoe, Calif.; two grandchildren, Lawrence Todd Nyce and Olive Dakota Offenbacher; a sister, Sue Adams of Eufaula, Ala.; a brother, Robert Snellgrove and his wife, Dixie, of Pensacola, Fla.; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition, there are two step-granddaughters that Mrs. Cropper considered her own, Taylor Clark and Jordan Clark. Also a large part of Sandy’s life were two stepdaughters, Kimberly Clark Czajkowski and Amy L. Cropper. Mrs. Cropper was a member of the Dunes Club of Ocean City and a member of the board of directors for Meyers Siding Condo. She was the co-founder, with her former husband, Karl, of Offenbacher Pool & Patio, a chain of outdoor furniture stores in the Washington, D.C. area. She will be fondly remembered as a loving and giving person to others. Her magnetic personality made her an instant friend to anyone she met. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her and loved her. We are all better to
William J. Hensler Jr. OCEAN PINES — William John Hensler Jr., 83, died Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012, at his home. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late William John Hensler Sr. and Margaret Heimbach Hensler. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Hoffman Hensler and children, Robert Hensler of Selbyville, Del., Thomas Hensler and his wife, Susan, of Melbourne, Fla., William T. Hensler of Payson, Ariz., and Kathleen M. Hensler of Bel Air, Md. He was preceded in death by his sons, John and Mark Hensler, and daughter-in-law, Barbara Hensler. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Christina, Andrew, Nicholas and Jacqueline Hensler. Mr. Hensler was a graduate of Loyola College in Baltimore, and had worked for many years in construction and equipment sales. He was an Army veteran and a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, chapter 9053, was Past Grand Knight and Past Faithful Navigator. A Mass of Christian burial was held Monday, Aug. 27, at St. Luke Catholic Church on
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