Hilde, age 96, passed peacefully on July 31, 2018.
A German immigrant, Hilde was born in Koenigsberg, East Prussia on January 28, 1922. She was the only child of loving parents Curt and Hedwig Brandstaedter.
Hilde is survived by two children, Carola Hanat (Bruce), Curt Colombo (Julie), seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husbands Claus R.Schumann, William D. Colombo and later in life, partner Selah Bond.
Hilde was an avid reader and enjoyed writing many memoirs of her life in Germany and the Middle East. One of her memoirs about growing up in Koenigsberg is in the library of the University of Rochester. She was most happy listening to classical music, visiting art galleries or just tending to her beautiful flowers in her garden. She lived a long and interesting life and will be missed by her family and all who knew her.
A private service will be held, by the family, where she will be interned at the White Haven Memorial Park.