Hilda Totzke

March 16th, 1923 - August 17th, 2013

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To the Totzke family,
I'm sorry to hear about your mom-grandma. You're blessed that you had her in your life for so many years. She was my PE teacher from elem-8th grade. I thought of her as one of my favorite teachers. She was tough and ran a tight class. No crap in her classes, things were fair and organized, but she was also someone that would put her arm around you and encourage you when you needed it. Top notch teacher and person. May you find peace in the kind words, thoughts and memories of beloved mother during this time of sadness.

Suzie (Ghidotti) Traudt

It was such a true JOY and PRIVILEGE to get to know and care for Hilda the past several months. She always had a way to bring smiles to our faces and told some of the cutest stories. She also had a wonderful family who I enjoyed getting to know as well. It was truly remarkable how y'all would go spend time with your mom/grandma everyday........she was a very lucky lady and so was I for being able to know her! Thoughts and prayers are with you all!

Sincerely,
Kristi

Kristi Grant

Mrs. Totzke was one of my favorite teachers. Ever. She was 'tough', but had a heart of deep compassion for her students. She expected excellence, and set the bar high. I loved the standards she set for the cheerleaders - challenging us to be true leaders in many ways. I appreciated her personal wise and compassionate counsel to me when I was going through a tough time my senior year. I only wish I had been able to express my thanks to her. May God bless the family in your time of great loss.

Judy (Umbanhowar) Beavers

Dear Gail & family,

My deepest sympathy to you all in the loss of your dear Mother/Grandmother. Hilda was my PE teacher and Cheerleading coach during junior high and high school in the late 60s and early 70s. She will fondly be remembered. She demanded respect, but was our friend as well. Not only did she teach us about the importance of physical activity, but she taught us about good moral character. What a fine role model she was for many young women. She will be missed. May God bless you all and fill you with His peace and strength in the days ahead. May good memories of times spent with her give you comfort.

With deepest sympathy, Pat Distefano Henry

Pat Distefano Henry

Mrs. Totzke was my gym teacher and cheerleading coach in junior high. She was the first strong woman role model I ever met. She taught me that women had limitless possibilities and she inspired me to be my best. In those red, metal snap, one piece, cuffed short uniforms I followed her every lead (smile). What a remarkable woman she was. I will never forget her and the life lessons that she taught me.
To the family I would like to thank you for sharing such an amazing mother, grandmother and great-grand mother with me. I am forever grateful.
God Bless

Hilda Totzke

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