陳正德訃聞

陳正德先生，慈愛的父親、祖父、兄長與摯友，於2025年7月24日安詳辭世，享壽88歲，地點為德州聯市（League City, Texas）。他的一生以遠見、勇氣與對家庭的奉獻而聞名。

他是三位兒子與三位孫兒女的驕傲父親與祖父——每一位都承襲了他勤奮、誠信與堅毅的價值觀。

陳正德於1936年11月22日出生，是已故陳嘉樹與陳高絃的長子。他與妹妹芙美、弟弟正一與正道在滿洲度過童年，正值第二次世界大戰期間。戰後返台，他們經歷了離散者的生活。年輕時，他既見證了戰後台灣的艱困，也親身經歷了經濟奇蹟的時代。1958年，他畢業於台灣省立農學院（今國立中興大學）；1963年，他迎娶了來自淡水鎮的郭畹蘭。

在職業生涯中，陳正德先生與兩位夥伴共同創立德城行（Moralburg Trading Company），專門進口農藥與農業產品，從零開始，逐步建立成為今日依然屹立的成功企業。後來，他以非凡的勇氣與無私的胸懷，毅然放下事業，帶領全家移民美國。46歲時，他在德州休士頓創辦了沖印相館（一小時快照服務），雖然該事業在初期頗具成功，但隨著市場變化與競爭加劇，最終於1993年結束營業。雖然在美國的生活艱辛，長時間辛勤勞作、鮮少休息，但他為家人開啟了新的機會與希望——這是在台灣所無法實現的。

除了事業之外，陳正德先生對學習、歷史與家族傳承懷有深厚熱情。他的藏書涵蓋東亞歷史與德語學習。他不僅僅是上課與請家教，甚至親赴德國巴伐利亞州，進入歌德學院進修。他是一位德國文化愛好者，並將從德國學習到的價值觀——守時、整潔與有序——傳承給子女。他也投入大量心力，訪談堂表兄弟姊妹、叔伯姑姨，蒐集並記錄他們的故事，編纂成《陳氏家族史》一書——這是留給後代無比珍貴的禮物。

陳正德將永遠被人們懷念，不僅因為他的成就，更因為他的仁厚、睿智與對摯愛家人的無怨無悔的奉獻。他的精神，將透過家人、事業與無數回憶繼續流傳。

他身後遺有三位兒子；三位媳婦；以及三位孫兒女。

家屬將於2025年9月6日，在玫瑰山公墓（Rosehill Cemetery）舉行私人追思儀式，以表悼念。家屬誠摯婉謝花籃與奠儀。

Obituary for Joseph Chen

Joseph Chen, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025, at the age of 88, in League City, Texas. He lived a life marked by vision, courage, and devotion to his family.

He was the proud father of three sons and three grandchildren—each of whom carries forward his values of hard work, integrity, and perseverance.

Born on November 22, 1936, Joseph was the oldest child of the late Cha-Hsu Chen and Gao-Shian Chen. He spent his childhood in Manchuria with his younger sister, FuMei, and brothers, Paul and Alex, during World War II. After the war, they returned to Taiwan and experienced the life of Displaced Persons. Growing up, he witnessed both the hardship and the economic miracle of post-war Taiwan. He graduated from the Agriculture College of Taiwan (today’s National Chung Hsing University) in 1958, and in 1963 he married Susanna Kuo of Tamshui.

In his professional life, Joseph co-founded Moralburg Trading Company, an importer of pesticides and agricultural products, with two partners. Together, they built it from the ground up into a thriving enterprise that continues to stand today. Later, in an act of remarkable courage and selflessness, he let go of his business to bring his family to America. At age 46, he started his own one-hour photo business in Houston, Texas. The business enjoyed early success but eventually closed in 1993 as the market shifted and competition grew. Life in America was difficult, with long hours and little rest, but he opened a new chapter of opportunity and hope for his family—one that would not have been possible in Taiwan.

Beyond his career, Joseph had a profound appreciation for learning, history, and family heritage. His library was filled with books on East Asian history and the German language. Not content with only classes and tutors, he traveled to Bavaria to attend the Goethe Institute. A true Germanophile, he passed on the values he admired—punctuality, cleanliness, and orderliness—to his children. He also dedicated countless hours to interviewing cousins, aunts, and uncles, preserving their stories in a comprehensive Chen family history book—a priceless gift to present and future generations.

Joseph will be remembered not only for his accomplishments but also for his kindness, wisdom, and unwavering commitment to those he loved. His legacy lives on through his family, his work, and the rich tapestry of memories he leaves behind.

He is survived by his three sons, three daughters-in-law, and three grandchildren.

A private family service will be held to honor his life at Rosehill Cemetery on September 6, 2025. The family kindly requests that no flowers or monetary gifts be sent.

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