Birth date: Mar 15, 1949 Death date: Sep 2, 2022
Gerda Anna Paine, 73, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 11:46 P.M. on Friday (09-02-2022) at Carriage Crossing Decatur, IL. Gerda was born on March 15, 1949 in Coburg, Germany, the daughter of Friedrich Schneider and Anna (Schmid) S Read Obituary
In the short time that I knew Gerda I really enjoyed her company. We would rock out to ACDC and ZZ Top at my desk at Carriage Crossing. She was such a sweet woman who loved her friends and family fiercely. Her & I talked about Germany and how she worked at Tate & Lyle. She is definitely missed. Hugs sweet Gerda, until we meet again.
My condolences to everyone who loved her.
Gerda was a dear friend for many many years. She was a loving mother and grandmother. It was such a blessing when she met Jack. It was as if they had been meant to be together from day one.
I remember one night in particular when we went to a meeting for the wives of the bass club members. They were trying to think of ways to raise money to help families in need over the holidays. The final discussion was that they would have a white elephant sale. On the way home I noticed that Gerda was very very quiet. When I questioned her about it she simply said “Lou I don’t want to sell my white elephants”. It was at that point that I remembered that she had two white elephants in her living room and I had to try so hard not to laugh as I explained to her what a white elephant sale was.
Gerda was the best friend anyone could ever ask for. She was always ready willing and able to help anyone.
God bless Ronnie and Larry and their families and all of those of us who knew and loved Gerda as a friend.
Dearest Family,
So sorry to hear of Gerda’s passing. She was such a kind & carrying lady. Worked with Gerda at Tate & Lyle several years. She was in the corporate office of Decatur while I was at the Lafayette South Plant but never more than a phone call away to get questions answered and problems solved.
Then when we retired and we would be back in Indiana visiting, we would get together at a favorite half way spot - meeting at the Beef House so we could just sit & visit & reminisce about the fun times & share stories & just catch up on life itself
Gerda will definitely be missed by her many friends and by the family she loved so much. Sending prayers of strength & comfort during this time. God Bless - Ron & Erilda Coleman - Foley, AL
