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Obituary for OLTMANNS


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday August 07, 2011

HENRY "HANK" JR. Born to Henry (Henie) and Donie (Maddox) Oltmanns on November 20, 1922, passed away June 15, 2011. His wife of 67 years, Barbara (Bobby) and his daughter Donie were at his side when the Lord called him home. Bobby and Hank met while attending college in Nebraska. Hank was on the basketball team and according to his wife the best dance in college. Hank proudly served with the United States Army's 84th Infantry division during WWII. He was wounded on Christmas Eve, 1944 during the Battle of the Bulge. Hank started in the insurance industry with the Traveler's insurance and had his own agency for many years in Albuquerque, NM. Hank is survived by wife Bobby; son Randy (Nancy) Oltmanns; daughter Donie (Jimmy) Schmidt, son Henry Hans-deceased (Ginny) Oltmanns; grandchildren, Diana (James) Stolz, Cathy Jo (Mark) Stevenson, Melissa (Scott) Templeton and Travis Schmidt. There are five great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. To honor Hank's wish for a military service, the family has selected Friday, August 12, 2011, 9:00 a.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, NM for a memorial to accommodate extended family and friends. Please visit our online guestbook for Hank at www.RememberTheirStory.com. FRENCH 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333