Myra A. Ziifle Thalheim

Myra A. Ziifle Thalheim, of Gretna, LA, beloved widow of the late Richard A. Thalheim, L.L.B., and daughter of the late William C. Ziifle and Leonora Giboney Ziifle of Gretna, LA, departed this life on September 27, 2019 peacefully in her sleep of natural causes. Age 92 years. Survived by her daughter Margaret (“Maggie”) Cuccia, son-in-law Richard A. Cuccia, son Richard A. Thalheim, Jr, J.D., daughter-in-law Carolyn (“Jeannie”) Thalheim, son Mark A. Thalheim, close friend Stephen W. Stone, grandson Michael R.A. Thalheim, granddaughter Meredith Victoria J. Thalheim, sister Ruth C. Ziifle, sister-in-law Carolyn Thalheim McCall, and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, and their multiple offspring. She was predeceased by her beloved son William C. Thalheim, sister Leonora A. Geiger, brother Robert W. Ziifle, brother Harold R. Ziifle, and sister Hilda Z. Jung, (and their respective spouses George T. Geiger, Ita Mae A. Ziifle, Grace G. Ziifle, Julius (“Jo Ro”) R. Jung, Jr.); nieces Kathryn G. Fauble and Kari Margaret Ziifle; sisters-in-law Salome M. Thalheim and Mary Louise Campbell; brothers-in-law Andrew H. Thalheim, Jr., M.D. and Archie B. Campbell; father-in-law Andrew H. Thalheim, L.L.B., mother-in-law Salome K. Fried Thalheim. A graduate of Newcomb College, majored in Physics minored in Mathematics, honored with selection to Phi Beta Kappa. Graduated at the early age of 15 as valedictorian of Gretna High School, garnering a full scholarship to Newcomb College. By profession a teacher of Mathematics, with a lifetime teaching license, post-graduate training in education which she performed with distinction. Taught initially at Gretna High School; after a period off work devoted to raising her family, returned to teaching first at West Jefferson High School; then for many years a highly regarded faculty member at Isidore Newman School. A devout and exemplary Christian, she was a lifelong active member of Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church of Gretna serving as Social Club President and multiple other offices, organizing/administering/running Salem’s annual fair, Vacation Bible School teacher, board member of Salem’s Education Board. A lifelong Gretna advocate and booster, she was a frequent, vocal presence at City Council meetings, very active member in Gretna Historical Society where she and her sister Ruth provided valuable historical information, including a publicly broadcast oral history, Gretna’s German Heritage Cultural and Genealogical Society, Friends of the German-American Cultural Center, Jefferson Bar Association Auxiliary. A long-time generous supporter/donor to many philanthropic organizations and causes. Funeral service will be at Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4th and Amelia Streets in Gretna, LA on October 4, 2019 at 11:00A.M. with preceding visitation at the church from 10:00A.M. Interment will be at Hook and Ladder Cemetery , Gretna, LA. Relatives, friends, former students, faculty and co-workers of the deceased are invited to attend the visitation and religious services. Contributions to Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church are preferred. MOTHE FUNERAL HOME in charge of arrangements. For directions or to view and sign the online guest book, please visit: www.mothefunerals.com .