Joann M. Hergenreter

Aug. 25, 1937- Jan. 28, 2018

Joann Marie Hergenreter of Berthoud, Colo., passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 28, 2018. She was born in Arvada, Colo., to Jennie and Roxy Ditolla.

Joann M. Hergenreter

Joann’s motto in life was “Live, Laugh, Love.” She will be remembered by family and friends as a “Peacemaker.” Joann loved to travel with her twin sister Josephine.

Joann volunteered at the Berthoud Senior Center for the past 15 years. She served as chairman of the board and also organized all the fundraising events.

Joann is survived by her husband Bill of 53 years, her three sons, Jeff (Donna), Mike, Billy (Sarah) and daughter Rhonda (Shawn). She has nine grandchildren, Seth (Jen), Sean, Jackie, Colton, Lauren, Shelby, Jacob, Jennea and Emberley; and three great grandsons, Ayden, Blake and Kade. She is also survived by 10 siblings. Dorothy Richardson of Deer Park, Wash., Jim Ditolla of Puyallup, Wash., her twin sister Josephine Murray of Brighton, Colo., Hank Ditolla of Des Moines, Iowa, Mike Ditolla of Lewiston, Mont., Betty Samora, Peggy Aranjo, Debbie Noriega, Marcie Guadiana, Marty Hinshaw all of Fresno, Calif., and many nieces and nephews.

Services were held at St. John Catholic Church in Loveland, Colo., on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018.  Viewing was at 10 a.m. and Mass service at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers please donate to St. John Catholic Church or Berthoud Senior Center in memory of Joann Hergenreter.