Erika, center; son Tom, second from left; daughter Trixie, second from right; joined Peace in 1964

Members of Erika’s family traveled from Arizona, Hawaii, Virgina and other places for a graveside memorial service at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Sudbury last week.

Erika and Gerd, and their children, Tom and Trixie, joined Peace in December,1964 as charter members. Their faithful presence at worship, and their quiet kindness and good cheer, made a difference in the climate of the congregation for many years.