Vivian Arlene (Burger) Stecher

Vivian Arlene Burger Stecher, 87 yrs, of Perryville, MD, died Friday, January 9, 2015 in Atlantic General Hospital of Berlin, MD. Born November 6, 1927 in Menomonie, Wisconsin she was the daughter of the late Arnold and Emma Meslow Burger. Vivian was formerly employed as a Registered Nurse by the Harford Memorial Hospital of Havre de Grace, MD. Vivian was a member of Perryville United Methodist Church and the Aiken Homemakers of Perryville, MD. She volunteered at the Good As New Thrift Shop associated with Union Hospital of Cecil County in Elkton, MD, and also was a volunteer with Meals on Wheels of Cecil County. Vivian is survived by her son, Thomas Allen Stecher of Richmond, VA; daughters, Constance Pearl Stecher Buchanan of Virginia Beach, VA, and Joan Carol Stecher Parker of Bishopville, MD; nine grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. Vivian was preceded in death by her loving husband, Norman Tracy Stecher; son, Norman Tracy Stecher, Jr; and sister, Helen Burger Billiet. Memorial contributions may be made to the Perryville United Methodist Church in care of Lee A. Patterson & Son Funeral Home, P.A., P.O. Box 766, Perryville, MD 21903-0766. Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, January 13, 2015, 1 PM, at the Lee A. Patterson & Son Funeral Home, P.A., Perryville, MD. Visitation for family and friends will be held Tuesday, January 13, 2015, 12 Noon until 1 PM, at the funeral home prior to the funeral service. Pastor Ray Graham of Perryville United Methodist Church of Perryville, MD, will officiate. Interment will be in Hopewell Cemetery, Port Deposit, MD.