Louise Ediger

EDIGER, Louise Virginia Stull, 85 of Frederick, MD, died December 21, 2015 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Born February 27, 1930 on the family Green Spring farm in Thurmont, MD she was the daughter of the late Daisy Domer Stull and Ross Sylvester Stull, Sr. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Dr. Raymond David Ediger and brother, Ross Sylvester Stull, Jr. Louise was the mother of one child, Lynnelle Louise Ediger of Richmond, VA, married to Alexander Kordzaia and grandmother to one grandchild, Alexander "Lexo" Ray Ediger Kordzaia. As a forth generation member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Utica, she was baptized, confirmed, married and actively involved there throughout her life as the choir director, worship and music chairperson, Sunday School teacher and Women's League member.

Louise Ediger was beloved by many for her life-long devotion to serving others through volunteerism. She was honored for her service in 2006 by Maryland's Governor Robert Erhlich as the recipient of Maryland's Most Beautiful People Award and, in 2007 she was the first Marylander to receive the prestigious national Extension ESP Award, the highest honor bestowed for volunteer service by the Extension Service in the country. In addition, she was recognized by 4-H for her tireless service and inducted into the 4-H Camp Center Hall of Fame and as a 4-H All Star. She actively served in leadership and volunteer capacities in many service organizations throughout her life including: the National Family Community Education Association, the 4-H Camp Center, The Lewistown Homemakers Club, Country Women of the World, Farm Bureau Women's Leadership Committee, and she was a founding member of the Jeanne Bussard Center Auxiliary for people with disabilities.

On Saturday, December 26, 2015 the family will receive friends at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10621 Old Frederick Rd, Frederick from 11-1PM where a service will begin at 1:00PM. Rev. Albert K. Lane, III will officiate.

Interment will follow at Utica Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church's Building Fund, Utica, 10621 Old Frederick Rd., Thurmont, MD 21788.