Margot E. Sachs

Margot E. Sachs, 89, Topeka, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2016. Margot was born March 4, 1926, in Frankfurt/Main, Germany, the daughter of Aloyisus and Paula Geissler. Mrs. Sachs came to the United States in 1947 to marry Army Captain Robert Sachs. During the Allies occupation of Germany after World War II, Margot worked for the American Government in the Frankfurt building that was the Army Headquarters of General Dwight Eisenhower. It was in that building that Margot met her future husband and love of her life. Margot and Robert F. Sachs were married on August 25, 1947, in Topeka. Mr. Sachs died June 24, 1982. Margot was the first WWII German War Bride to come to Topeka and marry. During the Korean War Margot joined her husband at his various duty stations in Missouri, Texas and Georgia before they permanently settled in Topeka. Margot attended classes at Topeka High School for two year to become an American Citizen. Mrs. Sachs was a Nurse Technician in the Newborn Nursery at St. Francis Hospital for 26 years before her retirement in 1988. Margot was a two time recipient of the St. Francis Pusitz Award. The Pusitz Award is given to those selected in recognition of their high performance and dedication. Recipients are chosen by distinguishing themselves in the nurse-patient relationship through compassion, attitude, meticulous work ethic, and idea initiation for better patient care. Margot was a private nurse for four years following her retirement. Margot was a kind and gracious person who took great care and pride in her family and home. She loved to travel back to her homeland of Germany, as well as to the east and west coasts and southern parts of the United States. Margot also loved day trips to shop and drives in the country, but what she loved most was spending time with her family and tending to her home. Mrs. Sachs was a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Daughters of Isabella, German American Club, volunteer docent for the ERC Designers’ Showhouse and other volunteer activities in the community. Margot’s life was centered on her family and her love and devotion as a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. No matter how small, she believed in doing all things well. We are blessed by her love and inspired by her each day to work hard and to always do our best. Margot had an extraordinary gift that was obvious in the special touch and style she gave to everything. All those she loved were shown there was no greater gift equal to the tenderness of her heart. Mrs. Sachs was also preceded in death by her parents; her older sister, Charlotte Geissler, Frankfurt/Main, Germany; her beloved youngest son, Thomas Dale Sachs, July 15, 1966, and twin great-grandson, Barrett Robert Sachs, October 9, 2011. Survivors include a son, Robert J. Sachs (Suzanne); daughter, Mary Ann Sachs; two grandchildren, Sarah Sachs-Jepson (Travis) and Robby Sachs (Rachel); twin great-granddaughter, Delaney Sachs, twin great-granddaughters Avery and Greer Jepson, great-grandson Brigham Jepson, all of Topeka, and many nieces and nephews. A parish rosary will be prayed at 5 p.m. Thursday at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614, where family will greet friends until 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to Grace Hospice or Helping Hands Humane Society, sent in care of the funeral home.

Margot E. Sachs

March 4, 1926 - January 31, 2016