Birth date: Feb 11, 1954 Death date: Feb 17, 2023
Dalma Kalogjera-Sackellares passed away peacefully, with her husband by her side on Friday, February 17, 2023. Dalma was born on February 11, 1954, in Zagreb, Croatia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jakša Kalogjera and Read Obituary
Chiara Kalogjera-Sackellares lit a candle in memory of Dalma Kalogjera-Sackellares
I knew Dalma in Kalamazoo, 45 years ago. She had a cat that she adored named Keppler. Keppler was a gorgeous female. Dalma visited my parents home in rural Michigan often, and would always bring Kepler along. Much to Dalma's delight, Kepler insisted on spending the summer nights roaming the woods. Dalma was tickled that such a beautiful, aristocratic looking cat, had such earthy tastes.
She also introduced me to the writings of Peter Handke, and this was 40 years before he won a Nobel prize.
What I remember chiefly about Dalma was that she loved to think. It was her pastime. Some people drink wine, play golf or do crosswords to relax. Dalma would start a conversation and dig into an idea or a problem.
I have fond memories of high tea and reading German gossip magazines with Dalma whom we fondly called "Adrienne". She could make some amazing desserts as well with lady fingers and European vanilla wafers. I also recall her routinely chasing my dad and me around the house trying to put olive oil on our sunburns from the beach.
