Brunhild G. Holzhauer, 89, passed away on the morning of Aug. 13 at Cove’s Edge Nursing Facility with her son by her side. Born on March 24, 1923 in Germany, she was the daughter of Arthur and Frieda Bernstein.
Brunhild grew up in Germany where she would meet her future husband, Hans-Erich Holzhauer. The couple would marry and start a family in Germany before moving to the United States in 1960. She and her husband loved the Maine coast, and decided to make it their home in the mid 1990s.
She was a very talented hand weaver and craftsperson, particularly enjoying the Colonial Arts. She carried these talents with her and used them in her work at the Sleepy Hollow Restoration in the Hudson Valley of New York.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband in 1994.
She is survived by her son, Wolfgang Holzhauer (Laura) of Ohio.
Time of visitation 4-6 p.m., Thurs., Aug. 16 at the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, 612 Main St., Damariscotta.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Eldercare Network of Lincoln County, PO Box 652, Damariscotta, ME 04543 or to Cove’s Edge Nursing Facility, c/o Development Office, 35 Miles St., Damariscotta, ME 04543.
Condolences, and messages for the family, may be expressed by visiting www.StrongHancock.com.
Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, 612 Main St., Damariscotta.
