Erika (Koegel) Weltman Obituary (1932

Erika (Koegel) Weltman, 87, passed away on June 24, 2020 in Monroe Township, NJ. A longtime resident of Warren, NJ, Erika was born in Paris, France in 1932. She emigrated to the United States at the age of 19, and resided in Newark, NJ. Erika mastered her third language, English, while she acclimated to her new home and culture, during which time she met her future husband, Abe Weltman. They later moved to Hillside, NJ to raise a family and were married for 60 years until his passing in 2015. She was predeceased by her brother Marcel Koegel. Surviving are her children Suzanne, Daniel (Madonna), Lynn (Tom), Jerry (Kathy), and Janine, and her brother Fred (Ellen). She loved being an Omi to her six grandchildren and two great grandchildren, and Tantie to her nieces and nephews. She was a dedicated community volunteer for PTA and Girl Scouts. A gifted knitter, Erika created countless sweaters for family, friends, and charity. A celebration of her life will be announced at a future date.