Erna Bettyna Elizabeth Schafer's Obituary
Erna Bettyna Elizabeth Schafer, 90, of Decatur, passed away July 22, 2022 at Imboden Creek Nursing Home.
Erna was born in Gassendorf, Germany on June 3, 1932, the daughter of Wilhelm and Erna (Mueler) Seidel. She married Werner A. Schafer on October 18, 1956 in Germany. Erna was a nurse in Germany, and she enjoyed gardening in her spare time. She loved her family, including her dog Nanni.
Erna is survived by her daughters Wiltrud (and husband Michael) Treffenfeldt of Switzerland and Martina (and husband Robert) Binder of Decatur; and cousin Michael (and wife Christina) Cole of Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and two sisters.
Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home is providing cremation services for Erna. Memorials may be directed to the Humane Society of Decatur and Macon County. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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