Dagmar Sonja Mason

She came to this country in 1956 and became a US Citizen in 1967. She was one of the most patriotic people you could hope to meet and regularly had her American flag on display.

She spoke to the graduating class of emigrant’s on multiple occasions to explain what being American meant to her. A hair dresser by trade, at various times she also worked for a cable company, chiropractor and for a short time the Muscogee County School System. She was a faithful member of Rose Hill Baptist church since 1964.

Dagmar is preceded in death by her parents George and Hildegard Sehne, her only sister, Edelgard Schymik of Bottrop Germany, her husband(s) Clyde Pittman and Roy R. Mason, and one son, David E. Whittington.

She is survived by her son Rudi Pittman, three nephews of Gladbeck Germany: Klaus-Dieter, Heinz Juergen, and Ralf, and one niece, Carolyn Cernich from Baton Rouge Louisiana. She left behind an extended family of Roy Mason and many longtime friends.

She was in Berlin while the wall was built between East and West which separated many families and the airlift of the US started to bring in food. She had as a child, the dubious "honor" of having to curtsey for and kiss on the cheek, Adolph Hitler.

Dagmar will be remembered as a good wife, great Mom and a kind and caring friend by all those who crossed her path. Her words were often "This country has been good to me, while the Lord always stayed close and held my hand." She was strong in her faith and an inspiration to those blessed to know her. She will be missed dearly.

Visitation will be 1:00 pm, on Monday, November 7, 2016 in Edgewood Hall of Striffler-Hamby 4071 Macon Road Columbus, GA., with funeral services to follow at 2:00 pm. Interment will follow in Parkhill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the; American Diabetes Association, or a charity of your choice.

Online condolences may be offered at www.shcolumbus.com

Arrangements under the direction of Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, Columbus, GA.