Hildegard E Gramlich Obituary (1924

READFIELD - Hildegard E. Gramlich, 87, of Readfield, died peacefully, after a short illness, Friday July 1, 2011, at MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta. She was born in Germany on Jan. 25, 1924, the daughter of Ferdinand and Ida (Kohler) Rogenmoser. She grew up in the town of Ebelsbach and met her husband, Francis Gramlich, while he was in Germany as part of the army of occupation after World War II. They were married in 1945 and came to the United States in 1947. She and Francis lived in several places around the United States where his military career took them. They finally settled in Readfield in 1966 and raised their family there. Mrs. Gramlich was known for her wonderful gardens and her delicious cooking. She was also very talented as a seamstress, knitter, painter and crocheter. Her greatest talent was raising her children and grandchildren. Hildegard was predeceased by her husband, Francis, in 2006. She is survived by her children, Theodore F. Gramlich and his wife, Janine, of Cutler, Robert Gramlich and his wife, Linda, of Chesterville, Mike J. Gramlich and his wife, Susan, of East Holden, Francis J. Gramlich, Jr. and his wife, Diane, of Wade, Dorothy L. McDonald and her husband, George, of Winthrop and Elisabeth Isbister and her husband, David, of Albion; grandchildren Seth, Tabbitha, and Benjamin Gramlich, Eric and Jessica Gramlich, Keith and Mark McDonald, Diana Davis, William, Stewart, and Nicholas Gramlich, Manuel Ortega and Carla Turner; great-grandchildren Destiny Faith Gramlich, Eden and Thomas Turner, Jacob Davis and Owen McDonald. Relatives and friends may visit at Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home, One Church Street, Augusta, noon to 1 p.m., Saturday, July 9, 2011. A service will follow at 1 p.m. Condolences may be sent to the family through www.khrfuneralhomes.com.