Matilda Kohlerschmidt was born Aug. 22, 1919, in Hanau, Germany, the daughter of Edward and Katherine (Frischkorn) Volk.
She passed away Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013, at the age of 94. In September 1946, Matilda married Eric August Kohlerschmidt in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Matilda lived in Ocala, Fla., for many years before moving to Colorado soon after the passing of her husband. She loved to travel and visit her friends. Matilda enjoyed spending her time reading as well.
Surviving Matilda are her sons, Glenn Kohlerschmidt of Cortez and Eric Kohlerschmidt of Ridge, N.Y.; and her grandchildren, Daryl Kohlerschmidt and wife Julia, and Aileen Kohlerschmidt, all of Longmont, Colo. Preceding her in death are her parents, Edward and Katherine Volk; her husband, Eric Kohlerschmidt; and her sister, Ilse Bernardone.
Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.
Arrangements are being made through Ertel Funeral Home. For additional information or to send condolences, go to www.ertelfuneralhome.com and click on the obituary section.
