Our annual memorial mass will be Sunday, November 8, at 2 pm.  As we have done for the last few years, the mass will be at St. Michael Catholic Community Church, 40501 Hayes Road, Sterling Heights.  After the mass, we'll go across the street to the GACC Hall at 40450 Hayes Road, Clinton Township, for a luncheon. Donation is $15/person for a delicious cold buffet, beer, wine, and refreshments. If you're attending, please bring a dessert or side dish to share. 

This event is open to all in the German-American community. Please let us know if you are attending.  (Sonja - 248.762.5367) 

Don't miss an extra-special German-American Day.  Edelweiss's own Andy Seefried is being honored as this year's German-American of the Year. Come and celebrate him with other Edelweiss members and friends!

Bring your family and friends for an enjoyable afternoon.  Details in the flyer.

Hildegund Rabiteau

September 24, 1941 - December 14, 2025

It is with deepest sorrow that we inform you of the passing of beloved wife and mother, Hildegund “Hilde” Rabiteau.  Hilde was born in Hoerstein Germany.  Her early years were largely spent serving locals and travelers in search of Gemütlichkeit in her family’s well-esteemed Gasthaus Zum Weissen Rossl.  It was there in 1961 that she met her husband of fifty years, Neil Rabiteau.  They came to the United States in early 1964.

Hilde was the loving mother of Barbara, son-in-law Dennis Carter, and son David Rabiteau.

She became an active member of the Detroit GTEV Edelweiss and the German American Cultural Center.  She served as a Trustee and Kartenobmann for Edelweiss.  Her husband Neil served as Vorstand.  They also danced together in our Folktanz group.   She received the Ehren Mitglied award in 1988. 

Hilde enjoyed a great many years as the treasurer of the GACC Women’s Auxiliary Bowling League and was a skilled bowler.  She also had a passion for cards and was always willing to teach family and friends a game.

Our deepest condolences to her family.  Ruhe in Frieden. 

Pamela Gassel

December 1, 1954 – March 8, 2026

Pamela Gassel, age 71, of Macomb, MI passed away on March 8, 2026.  She was born on December 1, 1954.   Pam joined Edelweiss in February, 1973.  She received her Golden Edelweiss in 1988.

Pamela was the beloved daughter of Joseph and Helen Gassel.  In recent years, she served as a caregiver to Helen.  She is survived by her siblings Chris Gassel and Cathy Delbeke and many nieces and nephews.

Pam danced as a Schuhplattler for many years. She assisted with the children’s dance group in the mid 1970s.   She also served as first and second Kassiererin for Edelweiss.

She was an avid pet lover who rescued and fostered many birds throughout her life.

There are no services planned at this time.  Pam will be dearly missed.  May she rest in peace.