Hedwig "Heddy" (Bach) Stelzer passed away peacefully Wednesday April 10th. Born November 9th, 1921 she grew up in Becheln, Germany. In 1952 she immigrated to Scituate where she and the late Heinz Stelzer raised a family. Heddy worked at the Charcoal Corner and Rexall Drug store before embarking on a career at the Scituate Public Schools, reluctantly retiring after 27 years. She loved the kids, sometimes serving multiple generations. Heddy was an avid gardener, cook and baker. Locally famous for her homemade soups, she loved to read, chat, and tend to her gardens and travel. Not one to sit still she enjoyed sewing and needlepoint.
Heinz and Heddy were married for 60 years; she is survived by her three children Heidi Keating and her husband Edward of Hyde Park, Herbert and Debra Stelzer of Scituate, Harold Stelzer of Hingham, 9 Grandchildren and one Great Grandchild.
Family and Friends are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours Sunday from 2 to 5 pm at the McNamara-Sparrell Funeral Home, 1 summer St (across from St. Anthony Church), Cohasset, MA. Funeral Services and internment at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Scituate Food Pantry