- Date Of Birth: August 28, 1930
- Date Of Death: December 7, 2021
- State: Indiana
Erna E. Woltman, 91, of South Bend, Indiana passed away at 3:53 p.m. Tuesday, December 7, 2021 in Healthwin Specialized Care. Erna was born on August 28, 1930 in South Bend to Stephen and Elizabeth (Promintzer) Birschitzky. She had been employed with the South Bend Community School Corporation and the University of Notre Dame as a Cafeteria Worker. On May 21, 1955 in South Bend she married “Her Sweetie” Norman Woltman, who preceded her in death on January 5, 2018. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Theodore (Joan) Birch; her brother-in-law, Eugene (Wanda) Woltman; and a nephew, Ken (Sandy) Woltman. Erna is survived by two daughters, Dianne (Robert Van Wiele) Woltman of Mishawaka, Indiana and Nancy (Roger Kahler) of Osceola, Indiana; and several nieces and nephews.
Erna was a 1948 graduate of Riley High School. She enjoyed watching Notre Dame men’s and women’s basketball with her family. She enjoyed going gambling at the “boat” (Blue Chip Casino) and playing penny poker with friends. Erna loved talking and visiting with people, doing word searches, gardening and eating sweets. Erna’s daughters would like to thank the staff from Healthwin for the great love and care they provided for her.
