Franz and Evelyn Isabelle Sommer of Benedict, MD were tragically killed in an automobile accident on September 9, 2011.

Franz was born February 20, 1927 in Etyek, Hungary to Martin and Katalin (Szabo) Sommer. Franz was raised and educated in Hungry. He came to the United States in 1950 and settled in Capitol Heights, MD.

Evelyn was born November 15, 1944 in Washington, DC to Norris Theodore and Evelyn Jean (Dove) Dean. Evelyn was raised in Capitol Heights, MD and attended Prince George's County Schools. She was married to Sidney Ruben Kolbe April 8, 1961 in Lanham, MD. Mr. Kolbe died May 17, 1964.

Evelyn and Franz were married August 13, 1966 in Capitol Heights, MD and they made their home in Lothian, MD. Franz was a self employed bricklayer for many years. He later became a grounds keeper for the German Embassy in Washington retiring in 1988. The couple moved to Benedict after Franz's retirement.

Evelyn enjoyed baking and she and Franz both enjoyed gardening and their grandchildren. They frequently attended the social events held at Stallings-Williams American Legion Post 206 in Chesapeake Beach.

Surviving are their children Sidney R. Kolbe and his wife Sarah of Lusby, MD, Denise McDonald and her husband Bryan of Kennedyville, MD, and Heidi Stearlings and her husband David of Benedict, MD; grandchildren Sophia Franzak, Seth Kolbe, Allison McDonald, Jonathan and Zachary Stearlings; Franz's sister Katharina Friedrich of Germany and Evelyn's devoted aunt, Alice Sweeney of Chestertown, MD.

A grandson Brad McDonald preceded them in death.

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.

Visitation
September 14, 2011
2:00-4:00 & 7:00-9:00 P.M.
Location: Rausch Funeral Home - Owings, MD

Funeral Service
September 15, 2011
11:00 A.M.
Location: Rausch Funeral Home - Owings, MD