Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Viktoria Collatz Obituary
November 3, 1923 December 23, 2022
On Thursday December 23 Dr. Viktoria Collatz past away at the age of 99. She studied medicine at Humbolt University in Berlin and received her medical degree from the University of Heidelberg in 1949. Dr. Collatz immigrated with her husband and son from Germany in 1949. They settled in Santa Maria under the sponsorship of the Fred May family. She completed her internship and residency at Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, obtained her medical license in 1955, and started a family practice in Orcutt. She was the first woman to set up practice in the area since 1912. She treated generations of patients many within the same family during her nearly forty year career. She retired in 1993 eventually moving to Atterdag Village in Solvang. Dr. Collatz was preceded in death by her husband Guenther Collatz, and her son Frank Collatz. Dr. Collatz is survived by her two sons Jim and Alan Collatz, four grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on February 25 at the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 4380 Orcutt Road. In lieu of flowers please donate to your favorite charity.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Viktoria Collatz
Linnie (Norris, Kellogg and Jennings families)
February 3, 2026
She was very special and I still remember Viki Collatz, and how kind she was to both my great grandmother, my great aunt and my grandmother. She is missed--but what a wonderful life--100 years of kindness, caring and healing.
Ronald Walters
April 12, 2025
My mother Hazel Walters was Dr Collatz patient for many years.
E Vasquez
July 30, 2023
I remember my mother just raving about Dr Collatz, many many years ago. Thank U, Dr, for your care of so many
Betty judy joyce Weeks
February 24, 2023
Betty and Weeks girls Judy and Joyce have fond memories of Dr Collatz. We will miss our visits to Atterdag and Vicki’s warm welcome. She was always glad to see us.
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Barry Tolle
February 22, 2023
Dr. Collatz was my grandfather's doctor. She was the only doctor I knew of that made house calls. Absolutely unheard of in this day and age.
she was always kind and helpful.
Wanda
February 21, 2023
Oh my gosh!!!..My doctor throughout my child and adulthood!!! We used to argue that my name was not Vonda, that it is Wanda. She used to say, yes, dats vat I said, Vonda!!! I loved her contagious smile and will always remember it, and her. I took a year of German in school so that I could talk to her and she loved the effort I made to do this for her.
Sherri Dugger
February 21, 2023
My condolences to the Collatz family. Dr. Collatz was my mother's(Dorothy Witzel) doctor for years and she loved her dearly. My mother passed in October and even weeks before her passing she was talking about how she wished Dr. Collatz was still practicing. My mother thought so highly of her. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Diane Newbold
February 14, 2023
Dr. Collatz was our family doctor for many years. She was forthright and very competent. My mom adored her! I fell at school and broke my arm only a few months after we had moved to Santa Maria. Dr. Collatz was not taking new patients but my mom mentioned my aunt's name and she took us right in. From then on, she was our doctor. She'd say (in her German accent) "Don't you vorry. Ve vill fix you up!" Loved her!
Michael Jennings and family
February 14, 2023
Dr Collatz treated my grandparents. I remember her as a very caring and dedicated Dr.
Linnie
February 14, 2023
Our entire family was both saddened, yet in awe of the passing of Vicky Collatz. She treated our great-grandmother, our great-aunt, our grandmother, and occasionally our mother. Three generations of our family were in her care. She was such a wonderful person. She taught me to make cream of wheat for my great-grandmother using egg whites, so she'd get enough protein. She cared so deeply for all her patients and their families. So many in our family looked up to her and benefited from her wisdom. Although she will be missed, having her around for a century affected us greatly. We'll remember her, her kindness, and her teachings forever. Condolences to her entire family.
Showing 1 - 10 of 10 results
Make a Donation
in Viktoria Collatz's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
Memorial Events
for Viktoria Collatz
People and places connected with Viktoria
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support Viktoria's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Viktoria Collatz's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
