Karin Goller Boltz, 84 years old, of Cody, Wyoming, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2023 in Chickasha, Oklahoma.
Karin was born in Munich, Germany on February 2, 1939 to August and Rosa Goller. At the age of 17 with only a single suitcase and her violin, Karin followed in her two older sisters’ footsteps and immigrated to the United States. It wasn’t long before she found herself traveling across the country, and finally stopping in Thermopolis, Wyoming. Karin quickly found a job as a waitress at Perry’s Café renting a small room above the restaurant. It was here that she met the love of her life Junior Frances (Blackie) Boltz. The two were wed on August 3, 1957 and went on to have two children, Diana and Kenton. Karin was an avid baker and sold bread and cinnamon rolls for many years. She was also an accomplished seamstress sewing clothes for both her children. Throughout it all, Karin continued to find ways to indulge her love of music. Karin played in the Powell, Wyoming orchestra for many years. She eventually took up fiddling and was a member of the Wyoming Fiddlers Association. You could find her playing at Cassie’s the FVW, and in Fourth of July parade every year.
When Blackie retired, the couple begin traveling extensively. Many trips were made to Boston, Massachusetts to be with their son and his growing family. Also, many trips to Canada, Mexico, and Europe. Wherever the couple went, Karin would bring her violin. Both Karin and Blackie were incredibly social people and it wasn’t difficult for Karin to find others of like mind to play with her around a campfire. As well as traveling, Karin and Blackie were very active and square dancing. Karin was part of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and also music club. She loved her home and Cody, and made a good life for her family there.
Karin will be remembered for her music, spirit, tenacity, and love for her family.
Karin was proceeded in death by her parent, August and Rosa Goller, older sisters, Inge and Gerda, husband Blackie Boltz, and son Kenton. She is survived by her daughter, Diana Morlang, grandchildren, Jason Morlang, Whitney Marsh, Lauren Nolen, Benjamin Boltz, and Emily Boltz, as well as five great-grandchildren, and one on the way.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Ferguson Funeral Home.