Antje Schepker Streich

Antje Streich, of Old Greenwich, CT passed away peacefully on April 7th at Waveny Lifecare Center in New Canaan, CT. She was with her husband, Charles Streich, also a resident of Waveny.

Antje was born in Aurich, Germany in 1940 to Gerhard and Clara Schepker where she grew up with her sister Helen and brother Heinz.

In 1967, Antje emigrated to the United States. She settled in Old Greenwich, CT in 1977 where she met Charles and continued a highly successful career with Lufthansa until her retirement in 1994. Antje and Charles married in 1985 and Antje became a US citizen in 2005.

In addition to her husband Charles, Antje is survived by her brothers-in-law Peter Streich of Old Greenwich, CT and Hans Henrichmyer of Germany and her sisters-in-law Sally Moore and Susan Harmon of Tucson, AZ. Her loving extended CT family includes Jim and Cynthia Bell of Old Greenwich, CT; Paul and Catherine Kramer of Riverside, CT as well as their daughters, Courtney and Taylor Bell and Emma and Sarah Kramer. Antje was adored by Jeff and Lindsay Streich and their children Wylie, Greta and Marina of Portland OR. Antje will be lovingly remembered by Carlos Moore of Atlanta, GA and Leroy Case of W Simsbury, CT. She is a favorite Aunt and loved by all of her 20 Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces and Great Nephews.

Antje had many interests; long walks at Tod’s Point with Charles, trips to the Opera in NYC and lots of international travel, but family always came first. Antje embraced marrying into a large, energetic family and often led the many seasonal and personal birthday celebrations. Her gifts were always unique and likely to be from her beloved homeland of Germany.

Maybe Antje’s greatest attribute was her ability to make anyone the center of attention. She was always a “fascinated” listener wanting to hear your latest adventures even if they were mundane.

Antje loved both Germany and the United States, but maybe the biggest giveaway to her favorite country was her love of the NY Yankees. She not only watched all the games, but knew the statistics for every player. No surprise, Derek Jeter was her favorite.

We would like to thank all the nurses and staff at Waveny Lifecare Network for the wonderful care given to Antje in the last year of her life.

Due to Covid 19, there will be no services held at this time. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Meals on Wheels of Greenwich or a simple act of kindness in Antje’s memory.