Hildegarde ‘Hildy’ Beckmann

Hildegarde L. “Hildy” Beckmann passed away on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021. She was 102 years old.  

Hildy was born April 8, 1919, in Milwaukee, Wis., to parents John and Katherine (Sammer) Gottinger.  

Hildy was a talented seamstress and quilter. She was the parish secretary at St. Francis Borgia Church and School for 25 years and worked for Dr. Oscar Hurth for many years prior to working at St. Francis Borgia.  

Hildy enjoyed working at the voting booths, was active with the knitting guild and the Drum and Bugle Corps and was a dedicated Girl Scout leader. She also enjoyed playing bridge with friends.  

Hildy loved telling people that she knew Liberace, and also about attending his shows in the Blue Room at the Pfister Hotel, always requesting Rhapsody in Blue.     

Hildy is survived by her son Steve (Betty) Beckmann; daughter Barbara Beckmann; grandchildren Brad (Michelle) Beckmann, Aaron (Carrie) Beckmann, Kristen Scherf and Daniel Scherf; and great-grandchildren Kevin, Jack, Max, Corbin, Kailey and Hailey.  

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother John and stepbrothers Larry, Steve, Russel and Gus.  

A private family graveside service will be held at a later date.  

Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com.