Hertha Gutmann

Hertha Johanna Gutmann April 5, 1931-November 24, 2014 Mrs. Hertha Gutmann, 83, of La Porte, Indiana, died Monday November 24, 2014 at Brentwood Assisted Living in LaPorte, from complications of Alzheimer's Disease. She was born April 5, 1931 in Hildesheim, Germany, the daughter of Olaf Olsson and Hertha (Reimers) Olsson. On May 3, 1952 in Hildesheim, Germany, she married Heinz P. Gutmann who preceded her in death on May 15, 2014, they had recently celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary on May 3, 2014. Hertha was a homemaker, seamstress and loved to make handmade quilts, especially with one of her beloved cats sitting comfortably on her lap. At her lake house at Gravel Lake, Michigan, she enjoyed fishing off the pier at dusk, taking pontoon rides, relaxing on the lakeside deck, sitting around a bonfire with lake neighbors and was an active participant at the many Gravel Lake social gatherings. Hertha, who was an exceptional baker, never missed having afternoon coffee and kuchen with her late husband, Heinz, other family members or friends. She enjoyed traveling with the love of her life, her late husband Heinz. Hertha always put the needs of others before her own especially with family members, her friends and even complete strangers. She was an animal lover and took care of many orphaned cats at her LaPorte home and at Gravel Lake. She had a wonderful sense of humor, was a great sport, had a positive spirit and was a lot of fun to be around. She was a past member of the DANK German Club. She is survived by her three daughters, May (Richard) Moore of La Porte, IN, Patsy Popejoy of Snowmass, CO, Barbra (Steve) Otolski of La Porte, IN; six grandchildren, Kerry Moore of Lawton, MI, Emily (fiance' Thomas Garrett) Moore of Fort Wayne, IN, Sarah Popejoy of Snowmass, CO, Kylie Popejoy of Missouri Heights, CO, Anthony Otolski of La Porte, IN, Eric Otolski of La Porte, IN; great-granddaughter, Olivia Popejoy Dugan of Snowmass, CO. Hertha was preceded in death by her parents, her wonderful husband, Heinz Gutmann, seven siblings, and son-in-law, Mike Popejoy. Arrangements are being entrusted to Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 602 Maple Ave., La Porte, IN where the family will receive friends Wednesday, November 26, 2014, from 4:00 until time of service. A life celebration will be held at Haverstock Funeral Home, Inc., Wednesday November 26, 2014 at 6:00 pm with Deacon Chris Hawkins officiating. Cremation will take place. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lincoln Elementary School 402 Harrison St. LaPorte, IN., or LaPorte Co. Animal Shelter 2855 W. Ind. 2 LaPorte, IN 46350. Online condolences may be made at www.haverstockfuneralhome.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Hertha Gutmann please visit our Sympathy Store.