Hilda Mae Rothkranz, 87, was reunited with her husband Ronald Rothkranz Sr. on July 24, 2022. Hilda passed away at home with her family. Hilda was born to Theresa and Wayne Van Benschoten on May 21, 1935, in Poughkeepsie NY. Hilda enjoyed dancing in her young years at the Polish club where she and her late husband Ron danced with many friends. Hilda married Ron on June 17, 1956, and celebrated over 60 years of marriage. Hilda and Ron spent many years with family and many friends boating on the Hudson River and Lake George and traveling with their camper to many campgrounds near and far. Their most exciting trip with their travel- trailer was a seven-week adventure across the United States with their children enjoying National Parks, traveling north to Canada, and into Mexico. Hilda enjoyed bowling in a woman's league for many years, and golfing with close friends and other couples. Hilda enjoyed gardening; loving roses, lily of the valley, lilacs and honey suckle. Hilda enjoyed spending beautiful days sitting on her front porch with her husband, children, and grandchildren. Hilda had quick sarcastic wit giving people a double take followed by a good laugh. Very funny lady. Hilda enjoyed donating to charities and was a member of Our Lady of Angels Association. Hilda had a strong devotion to our Blessed Mother. Hilda started her career as a secretary in IBM. She left IBM to start her family. She returned to work years later as a secretary and worked her way up to secretary of vice presidents in major banks in the Dutchess County area. Hilda retired at 63 years old. Hilda was a classy, professional lady. Hilda is survived by her son Ron (Buddy) Rothkranz Jr and wife Terri of Staatsburg, and her daughter Kathryn Fisher and husband Gary of Lagrange; grandchildren Ron Rothkranz III and wife Cheryl, Gary Fisher, Jennifer O'Toole and husband Carl, Van Fisher, and Brad Fisher, great-grandchildren Cameron, Shae, and Taylor. She is also survived by nieces and nephews. Along with her parents she was also predeceased by her sister Doris and brother Wayne. Calling hours will be July 29th from 6pm to 8pm at Sweet's Funeral Home in Hyde Park. 4365 Albany Post Rd. Hyde Park, NY 12538. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 AM on Saturday July 30th at Regina Coeli Roman Catholic Church in Hyde Park, Fr. Michael Morris will officiate. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery in Hyde Park. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Hilda's name to Our Lady of Angels Association, P.O. Box 1918 Niagara University, NY 14109. For directions or to send an online condolence please visit www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.