Hildegard "Hilde" Camp

May 19, 1942 - April 14, 2020

Hildegard “Hilde” Camp, age 77, of Cedar Lake, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at Aperion Care Center. She was born May 19, 1942 in Bavaria, Germany to Fridrich A. & Erna (Von Juergensen) Matzkeit. Hilde was happily married to Frank R. Camp Jr., for forty-four wonderful years, before preceding her in death. Hilde was a favorite bartender at the German Inn, and when they closed their doors for good, she began cleaning and painting apartment complexes and rental properties, often times working with her beloved husband Frank, who was a master electrician, experienced carpenter, and known as a “jack-of-all-trades”. Together, they improved hundreds of properties around Indiana and Illinois, later focusing more on commercial properties. She became a naturalized citizen on November 11, 1974 in Hammond, was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Cedar Lake, and was fondly known around town as the “Strudel Lady”, baking the most delicious strudels and sharing them selflessly, loving the sheer happiness her sweet treats brought to those around her. Hilde is survived by her loving grandchildren: Jennifer Camp McEntyre of Hebron, IN; Nathan (Chelsey) Camp of Missouri; and 2 great-grandchildren: Logan Scott & Lauren Paige; brothers: Gerhard Matzkeit, Fritz Matzkeit; and sister: Inge Rideout. Hilde is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and only son: Karl H. Camp. Per the family’s wishes cremation rights will be afforded. Interment will be at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery beside her husband. Integrity Funeral & Cremation has been entrusted with the arrangements.