Gisela Scholtz Field (1942 - 2017)

Gisela Scholtz Field, 75, of Vernon, beloved wife of the late Robert C. Field, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.

Gisela was born June 7, 1942, in Bierbrunn, Slovakia, daughter of the late John and Maria (Ulbrich) Scholtz, and has resided in Vernon for the past 35 years. She was raised in Manchester and graduated from Manchester High School. Prior to her retirement in 2008 she was employed as a secretary at Illing Middle School in Manchester, where she made many friends during her 18-year career. Gisela was a longtime member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting, but spending time with her grandchildren was her greatest joy.

Mrs. Field is survived by her loving family: her daughter, Gisela Carlson and son-in-law, Jamie, and her grandchildren, Ashley and Ben of West Hartford; her brother, Walter Scholtz and his wife, Ilse, of Tolland; and her sister-in-law, Joan Scholtz of Vernon. She leaves her nieces, Monica Pacheco and her husband, Mark, Diane Madigan and her husband, Scott, Katie Scholtz and partner, Brian Grzelka; and nephew, Robert Scholtz and his wife, Christy; as well as many grandnephews and a grandniece. Besides her immediate family in Connecticut, Gisela was a caring stepmother and step-grandmother to Robert's family in New Jersey and New York. In addition to her husband and parents she was predeceased by her brother, William Scholtz and his daughter, Kimberly.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 11, 2017, at 10 a.m. at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 112 Cooper St., Manchester. Burial will follow in East Cemetery.

Family and friends may call Monday, July 10, 2017, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Holmes Funeral Home, 400 Main St., Manchester.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church.

To leave a message of condolence, visit www.holmes-watkinsfuneralhomes.com

Holmes Funeral Home 400 Main Street Manchester, CT 06040 (860) 643-2441

Published in Journal Inquirer from July 7 to July 11, 2017