Ilona Lucie Prenzlau, a beloved presence in Denvers Jewish community, passed away May 16, 2014, in Denver. The May 16 service was held at Zera Abraham, with interment in Jerusalem. Shalom Funeral Service made the arrangements.
Lucie Spitzer was born Oct. 13, 1917, in Budapest, Hungary.
In 1937, while in Basel, Switzerland, she met her future husband Dr. Werner Prenzlau.
The couple was separated by WW II. Lucie returned to Hungary, practiced nursing in Budapest and made aliyah in 1941. She was reunited with Dr. Prenzlau near the end of the war.
They were married in May, 1944.
Read the IJN editorial eulogizing Lucie Prenzlau
Mrs. Prenzlau worked as a nurse in her husbands office in Denver.
Dr. Prenzlau passed away on March 8, 2001.
One of the founders of Hillel Academy and a continuous supporter of the school, Mrs. Prenzlau was active in numerous Jewish organizations.
Mrs. Prenzlau is survived by her daughter Naomi (Rabbi Hillel) Erlanger, Ruthie (Ari) Krausz and Eli (Sheryl) Prenzlau of Jeursalem; and grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Contributions may be made to Hillel Academy of Denver.
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