Gertrude Maria Dudley, 89, of Riley Township entered eternal life Wednesday, May 16, 2018. She was born on October 5, 1928 in Gresten, Austria to the late Maria Magdalena Pfaffenbichler. She met her husband, Charles Marion Dudley, Sr. in Austria while he was stationed there during World War II. They were married in the fall of 1948 in Freemont, Ohio and enjoyed 20 years of happy marriage until his passing on August 7, 1968. Gertrude attended school in Austria for Pharmacy. She would then go on to work for Awrey Bakery for 14 years. When she wasn’t working, Gertrude had a passion for cooking and loved working in her flower garden. She also enjoyed going for long drives. Most of all she was devoted to her family. Gertrude is survived by her daughter, Rose Mary (Gary) Fisk of Pierson; her son, Charles (Cheryl) Dudley of Riley Township; seven grandchildren, Tina Marie (Micky) Rish, Christina Dudley, Angela Weber, Frank (Melisa) Davidson, Charles Dudley Jr., Chad (Jessica) Dudley, and Christopher Dudley; 16 great-grandchildren; a sister, Gertrude; and several nieces and nephews all of Austria. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. with visitation being held from 2:00 p.m. until the time of service in the Kammeraad-Merchant Funeral Home, Memphis. To send condolences, visit: www.kammeraad-merchant.com.

Arrangements by Kammeraad-Merchant Funeral Home, Memphis

The Post recently traveled to Dresden, Germany, with Kim Gillow and Mary Balon, of Solon Township, and their friend Harry Eastwood, of Australia. They spent two weeks travelling through Poland, Germany, and Austria visiting important WWII sites, including concentration camps, the Nuremburg courthouse and Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest. This picture was taken half way through the trip in the town square in Dresden.

“Every day was interesting and informative,” said Kim, “and the local guides were wonderful.”

Thanks for taking us to Germany with you!

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Dave and Kelley Ringler, who plan to open the Cedar Springs Brewing Company next spring, recently visited Austria and Bavaria and took along a Post. Here Dave is shown in Salzburg, Austria at Kapitelplatz. Note the statue of a man standing on a large golden sphere behind Dave, and a larger than life real chessboard to his left, where people really play chess. A large fortress is behind him, up on the hill.

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