Lola M. (Wilson) Muhr
Marriages
Wilifrid Hergott: First Husband
Later divorced in early 80's
Edgar Muhr - 1989
Obituaries
The Daily Sentinel page 6A - September 21, 2022
Lola M. Muhr was
born on February 21,
1934, to Frank and Naomi
Wilson (Babb), on a farm
in Arkansas. The family
moved to Colorado in
her youth and settled in
Cotopaxi, CO where she
graduated from Cotopaxi
High School, playing sports and cheering for the Purple
and Gold in 1952.
She married Wilfrid Hergott after high school and
the couple settled near Hebron, Nebraska. They had 5
boys together Rick (Kathy), Gary (Carol), Ron (Lori),
Greg (Brenda) and Lonnie. The marriage ended in the
early 80’s, but she continued to enjoy a life in Nebraska
with family and friends. ‘Chasing’ her boys in all their
activities gave her immense pleasure and pride. They
were her life’s treasure.
Despite many deep friendships in Nebraska, she
continued to spend time in Colorado with her mother
and brother Roger (Orma). It was on these visits she
met her life’s love, Edgar Muhr. Edgar and Lola were
married in 1989. They settled in Fruita, CO and lived
a very happy life farming together. They enjoyed
their church, card club, birding and travelling. Their
very special bond lasted until Edgar’s death in 2007.
Although heartbroken, she continued by busying herself
with arts/crafts, spending time with devoted neighbors,
visiting family/friends and following the activities of
her numerous grandchildren. Her love and interest in
her grandchildren filled her heart. She always wanted
to know about their next adventure or milestone. She
was lovingly deemed ‘Grandma Wagon’ because of
a lifelong collection of covered wagons (Hundreds!).
She embraced this title with pride and joy as being a
grandmother was one of her life’s greatest treasures.
She resided in Fruita for over 30 years before moving
in with a new family at the Fountains Assisted Living
center in Grand Junction. There she made another set
of friends with residents and staff. While there she
continued her passion for playing cards, watching
rodeo, coloring and expressing her vibrant personality
with her favorite colors of yellow and green. She had a
big smile a bigger laugh and the biggest heart! She loved
the Lord and was grateful for every day that He gave
her. We love you! You will be missed!
A visitation will be held at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary,
2515 Patterson Rd., Grand Junction, CO on Friday,
September 23, 2022 from 5-7pm. Funeral services
will be held in the funeral home chapel on Saturday,
September 24, 2022 at 10am. Burial will follow in New
Elmwood Cemetery, Fruita, CO.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in honor
of Lola to HopeWest Hospice at www.hopewestco.org.
