Erma Jean (Walther) Hulslander

Services for Erma Jean (Walther) Hulslander , 85, of Garland, Texas will be held at 2:00pm Monday, July 1, 2024 at Charles W. Smith and Sons Funeral Home at 2925 Fifth Street, Sachse, Texas 75048 with Rev. David Mills officiating. Erma’s family will receive friends during the viewing at the funeral home from 1:00pm-2:00pm prior to the service on July 1st.  There will be no graveside.

The service will be live streamed, please go to www.cwsfuneralhome.com and select View Live Memorials. 

Erma Hulslander was called to her heavenly home on Sunday, June 23, 2024 after a series of strokes. She was born to the late Elliott and Helen (Krise) Walther on September 8, 1938 in Newark, Ohio.

The Walther family put down roots in Bristol, Indiana when Erma was a baby. She graduated from Bristol High School in 1958. She enjoyed a variety of activities in school including: 4-H, Cheerleading, Class Queen and officer.

Erma married the love of her life Rodger on July 30, 1960. Their life and careers took them to Ellisville, Missouri, Kilgore, Texas, Longview, Texas, Mesquite, Texas, DeQueen, Arkansas, then retiring back to Mesquite . Her passions were collecting antique Heisey elegant glass and riding with Rodger on his Harley as “Preacher and Babe”. She was a member of Heisey Collectors of America and founding member of the Heisey Collectors of Texas holding various board positions over the years. She zealously supported Rodger’s passions for riding with Crossroad Riders and Christian Motorcycle Association. Erma loved her Dallas Cowboys, NASCAR, watching NFL and College Football. She had a 20+ year career at Texas Instruments, but her favorite job was owner of DeQueen Super Skate where she skated, Rodger DJ’d and they ministered to kids through their hockey teams.

 Erma was a long-time member of Berean Baptist Church, which is now Hope Church of Sunnyvale. Her sweet spirit, compassion and love for the Lord will forever be missed by those of us left behind. Erma found Victory in Jesus at a young age and knew where she’d spend eternity! She’s been longing for the day to be reunited with her ‘Babe’, loved ones and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

 Erma was preceded in death by the love of her life for 51 years, Rodger; her parents Ike and Helen Walther; parents-in-law, Ray and Deta Hulslander; brothers Mick and Frank, sister Frances Mosier, brothers-in-law Max Mosier, Stan McKrill, sister-in-law Sally Walther, daughter Arleen Buffington, niece Del Lea O’Connor Martin and nephew Dennis McKrill.

 Erma is survived by her children: Rick and Cheryl Hulslander; Sheri and Randy Hamilton. Grandchildren: Candace and Byron Collins, Jared Hamilton and Kendal Kohlman, Chyna Hamilton, Bryan Minturn, Megan and Mike Collingwood, Macy Hulslander, Jess Hulslander, Taryn and Jofet Diaz De Leon, Chris and Tonya Parsons, Jason Parsons. Great Grandchildren: Lauren, Elizabeth, Finn, Tyler, Jillian, Abel, Aidric and Annika. Sister; Ethel (Walther) McKrill, sister-in-law; Rose Walther and chosen sister; Marla Parks. Nieces and Nephews: Debbie and Chris Reynolds, Kim McKrill, Kathy and Max Wienhoft, Marti and Kevin Kauffman, Ike and Janelle Walther, Bonnie Walther, David and Debbie Walther and Richard Walther. She was a beloved Wife, Mom, Nana, Nanny, Great-Grandma, Sister, Sister-in-law, Aunt, friend, church member and servant to our Lord Jesus Christ.

In lieu of flowers, Erma requested contributions be made to any of these organizations:

Hope Church Sunnyvale

620 US 80

Sunnyvale, TX 75182 or https://hopesunnyvale.com/give/

Heisey Collectors of America

169 W. Church St.

Newark, Ohio 43055

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation,

6931 Arlington Road, Suite 200

Bethesda, Maryland 20814 or www.cff.org