Mourning Mercedes Gröger – Always quietly serving others – “The church was like her family”
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Mercedes Gröger’s Lifelong Commitment to ServiceMercedes Gröger, honored with Baden-Württemberg’s Order of Merit in 2021, passed away at 96 after decades of volunteer work.
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- Mercedes Gröger dedicated many decades to supporting displaced persons, the Mönchfeld Catholic parish, and Stuttgart-Brno city partnership.
- She was involved from the parish's founding in 1958, advocating for the church’s reconstruction and senior and women’s community activities.
- Her quiet yet broad contributions earned her the Federal Cross of Merit, the Martinus Medal, and numerous other honors.
- Even in advanced age, she assisted the elderly, mentored visiting students from Brno, and promoted ecumenical relations locally.
The church community was like family to Mercedes Gröger.— Martina Siegl, the elected chairperson of the parish council, describes the close connection of Mercedes Gröger to the church community.
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