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Koleta Joyce Wangerin died December 23, 2005. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Earl Wangerin. She was privileged to know three famous men in her life. She began her singing career with the Paul Whiteman Orchestra, while singing in a hotel dining room in Rochester, NY she met Dr. Albert Einstein and spent a number of evenings at dinner with him. She met Dr. Charles Mayo of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN and enjoyed interesting conversations with him. She was one-half Choctawani and was particularly proud of her Indian heritage. She was a wonderful hostess and loved her little doggies. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the National Foundation for the Blind or to Christ Lutheran Church and Scholarship Fund. A Memorial Service will be held at Christ Lutheran Church 7701 Candelaria Rd. NE, on Friday December 30, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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