TRITSCHLER, Gerald Joseph

On Friday, December 25, 2015, of Garrett Park, MD. Beloved husband of Margaret Kleinhenz Tritschler; father of Elizabeth (Matthew) Hillebrenner, John (Rebecca) Tritschler and Claire Tritschler; grandfather of Luke, James, and Kathryn Hillebrenner, Anna, John, and Ella Tritschler. Also survived by his sisters Ann (Thomas) Fellrath and Catherine (Spencer) Tritschler-Hall. He was a Principal Architect at Shalom Baranes Associates where he specialized in historic preservation. Most importantly, he was dedicated to his faith, family, and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, January 1, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Cross Church, 4900 Strathmore Avenue, Garrett Park, MD, on Saturday, January 2, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Muscular Dystrophy Association , P.O. Box 97075, Washington, D.C. 20077-7258; who provides support to ALS families.