Herta Klara Louise Solis

July 28, 1938 - December 23, 2016

Herta Klara Louise Solis, daughter of Albert Preuss and Hedwig Vogg, was born on July 28, 1938 in Ingelheim, Germany. She came to the United States in 1958, and lived a vivacious life and loved being with family and friends. On July 13, 1985, Herta was united in marriage with Lazaro “Larry” Solis in Springfield, Missouri. “Together” they shared nearly 18 years of marriage and many wonderful memories. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and entertaining for family and friends. She departed this life surrounded by her loving and devoted family, the evening of Dec. 23, 2016 at the age of 78, in her home in Waynesville, MO. Mrs. Solis was dearly loved, and she will be sadly missed by her children: Sandra Wallace and husband Jeffrey, of Waynesville, MO, Brenda Wilkinson of Waynesville, MO, and Jaime Solis and wife Jennifer of Laquey, MO; nine grandchildren, Branna Dobrzanski, Brittney Fraley, Michael Wallace, English Rex, Sarah Elliott, Katherine Elliott, Zachary Elliott, Tyler Solis, and Hayden Solis; fourteen great-grandchildren; her brother, Hans Preuss of Germany; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends. She joins in heaven her husband Larry Solis, her sister Erna Eschborn, her brother Alfred Konrad, her daughters Lolita Preuss and Deborah Elliott, her beloved Daisy and other dear friends. No services are planned for Mrs. Solis. Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville /St. Robert. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the American Cancer Society, 2926 East Battlefield Springfield, MO 65804.