Celebrating the life of
Louis E. Aenchbacher
February 19, 1924 - December 01, 2010
Louis E. Aenchbacher, 86, of Savannah, died suddenly on Wednesday, December 1, 2010. He was born in Savannah, Georgia, February 19, 1924, to Louis Edgar Aenchbacher, Jr. and Edna Parker Aenchbacher. He graduated from Americus High School, and attended Auburn University before joining the United States Navy in 1943, serving in WWII, aboard the Aircraft Carrier/Submarine Hunter USS Mission Bay in the North and South Atlantic Oceans.
Following his service in the Navy, he attended Georgia Southwestern College for two years and then completed a Bachelor of Science Degree at the University of Georgia. From 1952 to 1955 he taught at Commercial High School in Savannah, and also taught reading and math in the Adult Evening School. While at Commercial he was an assistant football coach. He went to work for the United States District Court as a Deputy Clerk and was later appointed the Clerk of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia serving under Judge Alexander A. Lawrence. Upon his retirement he received special recognition from the Savannah Bar Association for Distinguished Service as a special friend to the legal community and in 1979 he received the Judge Edward M. Hester Award. The Federal Bar Association recognized him in 1978 in appreciation for his 22 years of dedicated service as clerk of the Federal Court. He was a member of Wesley Oak United Methodist Church, Thunderbolt, Georgia.
He was preceded in death by his son in law, Dr. Lonnie D. Harvel. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Martha Wade Aenchbacher; his brother and sister in law, William E and Roberta Aenchbacher, of Marietta, Georgia; brother in law and sister in law, Dr. John and Gail Wade, of Buckhead, Georgia; sister in law and brother in law, Margaret W and Reverend Charles Carter of Jonesboro, Georgia; his son and daughter in law Dr. Louis Eddie III, and Michele Aenchbacher; his daughters and sons in law, Christine A. and David Heldreth, Margaret A and Tim Callaway JD, Reverend Lynn A and Jim Drake JD, Jennifer A Magee, Susan Lea Aenchbacher and Ken Donahue JD, and Reverend Martha Aenchbacher Harvel. Grandchildren, Justin Callaway and his wife Jennifer Callaway, Daniel Lea Callaway, Lauren Harper, Christopher Chatham, William Chatham, Julia Christine Drake, Michael Louis Donahue, Rachel Lynn Donahue, Martha Emily Harvel, Samantha Lea Harvel, Jesse Louis Aenchbacher and Lainey Elizabeth Aenchbacher. Great Grandchildren, Tyler Callaway and Braden Callaway. A multitude of beloved cousins, nieces and nephews and their children.
A Memorial Celebration will be held on Saturday, December 4, 2010 at 12:00 noon, at the Armstrong Center across from the Savannah Mall/the old Publix.
Memorial Contributions to the Armstrong Foundation, 11935 Abercorn Street, Savannah, Georgia, 31419, to the Louis E. Aenchbacher Scholarship.
Today, 4-27-14, I learned that Louis had passed away in 2010. Louis was the clerk of the U.S. District Court where on 2/20/1970, I was sworn as a citizen of the greatest country in the world: the U.S.A. I was in the Army stationed in Augusta, GA. Thereafter, I volunteered for duty in Vietnam from where on 4/27/1971, I returned. RIP Louis.
- Frank de la Puente, Salem, OR
I will always remember Mr. Aenchbacher for his support during my senior year at Commercial High School in 1955. I pray that God will comfort the family.
- W. Howard Rawlings, Plant City, FL
Martha, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family remain in Peggye's and my heart.
- Frank & Peggye Thornburg, Athens, GA
Dear sweet Martha, I am heartbroken over the loss of Dickie; I loved him so. I am thinking of you, Martha Lee, Eddie, and all of you as you mourn that wonderful man. I have such fond memories of him from when I was a little girl and he would come to Waycross, to the days on the dock with Daddy fishing and laughing. I treasure the visit I had with you both in Montezuma. I'll bet there was one heck of a reunion in heaven when Winkie opened the gates for that sweet Dickie. I love you all so very much. Buffi ps I will try to call you tomorrow. I understand if you are too overwhelmed to talk, but I'd love to hear your voice.
- Buffi Lee Haggard, Kennesaw, GA
Mr. Aenchbacher taught me sales in class and right from wrong in life. He got me my first real job after Graduation with Demmond Appliance. Over the years I always thanked him every time I saw Him. He will be missed. Charles Harris 1954
- Charles B. Harris, Savannah, GA
I am from the class of 1953. Hugh Helmly does a good job of letting us know when things like this happen. My sincere condolences for your lose. Take care of yourself and may God be with you. God is gathering his Angels for Christmas he needed one more. Shirley
- Shirley McCoy Starsinic, Carlisle, PA
To my dear friend, Martha, wife of Louis, I have thought of you all so much over the years, and was shocked to see that Louis died this week. Please accept my condolences, and know that my thoughts are with you through this time. You have a beautiful family, and I always admired the way you described them all to me back during our days at Armstrong. Also, I have never forgotten the kindness you and Louis extended me in 1975 when we were students together. Love, Lenora
- Lenora Broome, Savannah, GA
I will always remember Mr. Aenchbacher. He always brought a joyful heart to school every day. He was one of a kind. My sincere condolences to the family, God bless you all. Barbara Hodges Grant, class of 1955
- Barbara Hodges Grant, Bradenton, FL
Dear family, I am Charles Denmark class of 55. It would take me days to say how much Louie helped me in my life. In school he was my mentor and the Dad I never had. He taught me so much about honor, honest, character and above all so me I did not have to accept the circumstanes in which I was born. Because of him and his influence I went on with my education went in the Air Force and then on to Ford Motor Company for 35 years. He will always be in my thoughts and heart. He will be sorley missed.
- Charles Denmark, Laguna Niguel, CA
To the Family, A true friend has been lost.My deepest sympathy to all of you.
- Tom Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Hello Jim, Linda and I send our deepest sympathies to you and your wife in the loss of father/father-in-law.You are in our prayers. Larry Brewer
- Larry C. .Brewer, Fayetteville,, GA
Commercial High Class of 1955 You will be greatly missed. Our prayers will be with your family.
- Raymond & Diane Daiss, Guyton, GA
Pleas accept my condolences to all the family in the loss of their loved one. He was so joyful to talk to every Sunday at church, he will be greatly missed by all,
- Vickie Hudson, Savannah, GA
coach you will be missed.
- james dooley, savannah, GA
Daddy, We loved you and love you still. You taught us so much about enjoying life and about thriving not just surviving. While you often said Meanness counts - what you showed and shared everyday was a lively, loving, mischievous spirit. Thank you for being an amazing father, for your deep love for our mother and your willingness to have such a big family. Love, MLee
- Martha Lee Aenchbacher, Watkinsville, GA
I miss you very much. I will miss talking to you on the phone on the way home from work and you telling me to be careful driving and hang up but kept talking anyway. You made my drives home easier and put everything in perspective. I love you. Your number 1
- Timothy Justin Callaway, Flowery Branch, GA
Today, 4-27-14, I learned that Louis had passed away in 2010. Louis was the clerk of the U.S. District Court where on 2/20/1970, I was sworn as a citizen of the greatest country in the world: the U.S.A. I was in the Army stationed in Augusta, GA. Thereafter, I volunteered for duty in Vietnam from where on 4/27/1971, I returned. RIP Louis.
- Frank de la Puente, Salem, OR
I will always remember Mr. Aenchbacher for his support during my senior year at Commercial High School in 1955. I pray that God will comfort the family.
- W. Howard Rawlings, Plant City, FL
Martha, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family remain in Peggye's and my heart.
- Frank & Peggye Thornburg, Athens, GA
Dear sweet Martha, I am heartbroken over the loss of Dickie; I loved him so. I am thinking of you, Martha Lee, Eddie, and all of you as you mourn that wonderful man. I have such fond memories of him from when I was a little girl and he would come to Waycross, to the days on the dock with Daddy fishing and laughing. I treasure the visit I had with you both in Montezuma. I'll bet there was one heck of a reunion in heaven when Winkie opened the gates for that sweet Dickie. I love you all so very much. Buffi ps I will try to call you tomorrow. I understand if you are too overwhelmed to talk, but I'd love to hear your voice.
- Buffi Lee Haggard, Kennesaw, GA
Mr. Aenchbacher taught me sales in class and right from wrong in life. He got me my first real job after Graduation with Demmond Appliance. Over the years I always thanked him every time I saw Him. He will be missed. Charles Harris 1954
- Charles B. Harris, Savannah, GA
I am from the class of 1953. Hugh Helmly does a good job of letting us know when things like this happen. My sincere condolences for your lose. Take care of yourself and may God be with you. God is gathering his Angels for Christmas he needed one more. Shirley
- Shirley McCoy Starsinic, Carlisle, PA
To my dear friend, Martha, wife of Louis, I have thought of you all so much over the years, and was shocked to see that Louis died this week. Please accept my condolences, and know that my thoughts are with you through this time. You have a beautiful family, and I always admired the way you described them all to me back during our days at Armstrong. Also, I have never forgotten the kindness you and Louis extended me in 1975 when we were students together. Love, Lenora
- Lenora Broome, Savannah, GA
I will always remember Mr. Aenchbacher. He always brought a joyful heart to school every day. He was one of a kind. My sincere condolences to the family, God bless you all. Barbara Hodges Grant, class of 1955
- Barbara Hodges Grant, Bradenton, FL
Dear family, I am Charles Denmark class of 55. It would take me days to say how much Louie helped me in my life. In school he was my mentor and the Dad I never had. He taught me so much about honor, honest, character and above all so me I did not have to accept the circumstanes in which I was born. Because of him and his influence I went on with my education went in the Air Force and then on to Ford Motor Company for 35 years. He will always be in my thoughts and heart. He will be sorley missed.
- Charles Denmark, Laguna Niguel, CA
To the Family, A true friend has been lost.My deepest sympathy to all of you.
- Tom Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Hello Jim, Linda and I send our deepest sympathies to you and your wife in the loss of father/father-in-law.You are in our prayers. Larry Brewer
- Larry C. .Brewer, Fayetteville,, GA
Commercial High Class of 1955 You will be greatly missed. Our prayers will be with your family.
- Raymond & Diane Daiss, Guyton, GA
Pleas accept my condolences to all the family in the loss of their loved one. He was so joyful to talk to every Sunday at church, he will be greatly missed by all,
- Vickie Hudson, Savannah, GA
coach you will be missed.
- james dooley, savannah, GA
Daddy, We loved you and love you still. You taught us so much about enjoying life and about thriving not just surviving. While you often said Meanness counts - what you showed and shared everyday was a lively, loving, mischievous spirit. Thank you for being an amazing father, for your deep love for our mother and your willingness to have such a big family. Love, MLee
- Martha Lee Aenchbacher, Watkinsville, GA
I miss you very much. I will miss talking to you on the phone on the way home from work and you telling me to be careful driving and hang up but kept talking anyway. You made my drives home easier and put everything in perspective. I love you. Your number 1
- Timothy Justin Callaway, Flowery Branch, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
