Pauline Wilhelmina Rhode 94 of Aberdeen, passed away at her home on Tuesday, July 15.

Born in Bamberg, Germany she was the daughter of the late Heinrich and Katharina (Brehm) Ackva and wife of the late LTC Donald D. Rhode (2011).

A dedicated wife and loving mother, Mrs. Rhode was an active community volunteer including the Perryville Veterans Hospital, Retired (and active) Officer Wives Club, and many other charities and fundraisers in and around the community.

She is survived by her children, Sieglinde Semone of Ocean View, DE, Henry Rhode of Conowingo, MD, Paul Rhode of Baltimore, MD, Karen Foertsch of Wheaton, IL, Patricia Baker-Black of Midlothian, VA, Daniel Rhode, Sr. of Newpark, PA and Lorraine Spencer of Ashburn, VA, 18 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband she was predeceased by her two sisters and her brother.

A visitation will be held on Monday, July 21 from 1 - 4:00 pm where a memorial service will begin at 4:00 pm. Interment will take place in the future with her husband at Arlington National Cemetery.

Pauline Wilhelmina Rhode

June 03, 1931 - July 15, 2025

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