The Evening Star, December 26, 1960, p. B-4
Mrs. Eva M. Rauchenstein,
Navy Yard Official's Widow
Mrs. Eva M. Rauchenstein, 84, lifelong resident of Washington, died yesterday in Kensington Gardens Sanitarium after a long illness.
Mrs. Rauchenstein was born in Washington and lived here all her life. In 1896 she married William R. Rauchenstein. He died in 1938 after retiring as supervisor of the old Washington Navy Yard.
The former Eva M. Shields, Mrs. Rauchenstein was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church and was a past matron of Electra Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star.
Since 1932, she has lived with her daughter, Mrs. Blanche A. Rees, retired accounts officer, Controllers Division of the Federal Housing Administration, at 7705 Morningside drive N.W.
She leaves her daughter and one brother, Bernard P. Shields, 4015 Nicholson street, Hyattsville.
Friends may call after noon tomorrow at Hysong's Funeral Home, 1300 N street N.W. Services will be in All Saints Episcopal Church, Western avenue and Chevy Chase circle N.W. Burial will be in Congressional Cemetery.
The Evening Star, December 26, 1960, p. B-4
Mrs. Eva M. Rauchenstein,
Navy Yard Official's Widow
Mrs. Eva M. Rauchenstein, 84, lifelong resident of Washington, died yesterday in Kensington Gardens Sanitarium after a long illness.
Mrs. Rauchenstein was born in Washington and lived here all her life. In 1896 she married William R. Rauchenstein. He died in 1938 after retiring as supervisor of the old Washington Navy Yard.
The former Eva M. Shields, Mrs. Rauchenstein was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church and was a past matron of Electra Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star.
Since 1932, she has lived with her daughter, Mrs. Blanche A. Rees, retired accounts officer, Controllers Division of the Federal Housing Administration, at 7705 Morningside drive N.W.
She leaves her daughter and one brother, Bernard P. Shields, 4015 Nicholson street, Hyattsville.
Friends may call after noon tomorrow at Hysong's Funeral Home, 1300 N street N.W. Services will be in All Saints Episcopal Church, Western avenue and Chevy Chase circle N.W. Burial will be in Congressional Cemetery.
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