Gertrud Elisabeth "Trudy" Sanders

Gertrud Elisabeth Sanders (nee Stubba), also known as Trudy, passed away on November 6, 2023, in Nürtingen, Germany, at the age of 89. She was born on June 8, 1934, in Danzig Freistadt.

Gertrud was a warm and gentle person who easily made friends around the world. She was known for her caring nature and her dedication to nurturing her family and friends.

In her career, Gertrud held various roles including homemaker, factory worker, security guard, storekeeper, and home healthcare provider. She was a versatile individual who dedicated herself to her work and her loved ones.

She worshipped at the Evangelical church in Frickenhausen, Germany.

Gertrud's hobbies included collecting dolls, cooking, solving puzzles, and traveling. She found joy in these activities throughout her life.

She is survived by her son, Siegfried Sanders, her grandson, Stephen Sanders, her granddaughter, Michelle Sanders, and was preceded in death by her father Franz Stubba, mother Elfriede Stubba, brothers Reinhard Stubba and Eric Stubba, and her husband Coy Sanders.

A Celebration of Life honoring Gertrud's wishes of cremation and scattering of ashes in America near the coast will be held on what would have been her 90th birthday, June 8, 2024, in Beaufort, NC. For those unable to attend in person, a video call will be provided. For more details, please contact siegsander@gmail.com. Additionally a permanent memorial was placed in Wilmington National Cemetary, Wilmington, NC.

Bestattungen Riempp in Nürtingen, Germany, assisted with the arrangements for Gertrud's passing.