Louise J. Hinterberger

July 10, 1933-July 3, 2026

Louise Hinterberger returned home to her Lord on Friday, July 3, 2026.

She was born July 10, 1933 in Altoona, PA and spent her youth on Dutch Hill surrounded by friends and classmates. She was the daughter of Frank and Stephanie (Emerdinger) Eggerstorfer. She was a lifelong member of St. Mary's Catholic Church.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles Hinterberger, whom she married April 30, 1955 and who passed away August 12, 2012; two brothers and one sister.

Louise is survived by two sons and one daughter: Dr. Charles Hinterberger Jr. of Altoona, Dr. Steven Hinterberger and his wife Vicki of Butler PA, Lisa Farrell and her husband Bruce of Lexington, KY; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews and her beloved dog, Sandy.

Louise spent almost her entire employed life working at Butterick Patterns. She made many lasting friends whom she cherished. She would regularly go to lunch with Dorie, Shirley and a rotating cast of friends.

There will be many tears shed but if we are honest, they are not tears for our mother, but rather tears for OUR loss. My mother was blessed with good health most of her life, even up to the very end. We will miss her sarcastic sense of humor and the volume at which she spoke.

Someday, if my brother and sister and I are blessed to go to Heaven we will be reunited with our family. I don't think they will be hard to find. Just look for the simple house with the manicured lawn and beautiful flowers all around. I can smell the turkey dinner (that never runs out of white meat). When I get close to the house, I will hear the strains of the polka music that my mother loved. I imagine I will open the door to the sound of John Koza's Polka Hour and the sight of my mother and her sister Marcella doing the polka in the living room. Off to the side will be my Uncle Walter in his Lederhosen keeping time. ONLY then will I know that I am in heaven.

There will be no visitation.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, July 10, 2026 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 1405 5th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602, with Fr. Mariusz Gorazd, celebrant. Committal will take place in St. Mary’s Cemetery-Altoona.

The family kindly requests that contributions be made in Louise’s memory to: St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry, 1523 Adams Ave., Altoona, PA 16602.

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