Erna Martha Rose Mainhardt Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Erna Martha Rose Mainhardt of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 20, 2026 at the age of 101. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Erna Martha Rose Mainhardt to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Herman Ottow and Bertha Ottow (Boldt); her husband Robert G. Mainhardt Sr.; and her siblings, Herbert Ottow (Doris), Albert and Anna Hansen (Irving).
She is survived by: her children, Robert Mainhardt Jr. (Robin) of Rhinelander, WI, Gloria Creagh (John) of Manitowoc, WI and Ricia Mainhardt (AJ Janschewitz); her grandchildren, Jay Creagh (Brooke) of Shorewood, WI, Benjamin Creagh (Chris) of Birchwood Village, MN, Ryan Mainhardt (Jessica) of New Rochelle, NY, Rob Mainhardt (Emily) of Farmington, MN and Rhea Sharbono (Matt) of Shakopee, MN.; her great grandchildren, Charlotte, Grace Creagh, Elsa, Lewis Creagh, Madeline, Miles Mainhardt, Grady, Graham, Griffin Mainhardt, Isla and Ivy Sharbono; and her sister Alice Nisk (Ronald) of Clearwater, Florida.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gresham Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 102, Gresham, WI 54128.
