Erna Ohmann (formerly Hilgendorf) of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Kurt Ohmann, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at the age of 95 years.  

She leaves to cherish her memory three children, Rita (Doug) McArthur, Hardy Hilgendorf and Frank (Lorraine) Hilgendorf; one step daughter-in-law, Wally (Manfred) Gutzmann; seven grandchildren, Jennifer McArthur, Jill (Colin) Gayford, Nathan (Trina) Hilgendorf, Christopher (Ivanna) Hilgendorf, Andrew (Megan) Hilgendorf, Brandon (Leanne) Hilgendorf and Danielle (Ian) Haberlack; two step grandchildren, Christopher (Mel) Ohmann and Shawn (Jodie) Ohmann; numerous great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, especially Evelyn, Karin and Petra from Germany.  

Erna was predeceased by her parents, Immanuel and Olga Schottle; her husband, Kurt Ohmann; one step son, Horst Ohmann; two daughters-in-law, Jodi Hilgendorf and Carol Hilgendorf; one brother and two sisters in Germany. Erna immigrated from Germany with Kurt in 1954, to start a new life. Their first stop was a farm near Irvine before settling in Medicine Hat. Over the years, she ran European Imports and Folklore Hobbies and Crafts. In her retirement years she enjoyed tending to her flowers and plants, as well as puzzling, reading and playing cards. When she had any aches and pains Erna would say "it will be better tomorrow”.  

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Scholtz and the staff of 4 West, at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, as well as to Marcia and all the staff at Chinook Village, who were Erna’s second FAMILY and her home for many years.  

The Funeral Service will be held in the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTRE on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. with  Rev. Heather Carlson and Rev. Dr. Nancy Cocks officiating. The service will be live streamed.  Those who wish to attend virtually, please use the following link, or click the button below: https://youtube.com/live/SBTENqXxCik?feature=share.  A private interment will take place in the Hillside Cemetery.