Gertrude "Trudy" Herda

October 16th, 1916 - May 17th, 2012

Gertrude “Trudy” Herda, 95, of Caldwell, passed away at a Caldwell hospital on Thursday, May 17, 2012. She attended and graduated schools in Marysville, Kansas. After graduation she went to work for the Bell phone company as a switchboard operator. She married Emery Herda in 1941 and together they were blessed with three children: Kent, Janet and James. Gertrude was an active member of the American Legion Auxiliary for 60 years and was a Daughter of the American Revolution. She enjoyed documenting genealogy and playing bridge. Gertrude is survived by her son James Herda, two grandsons Kevin and Jason Carr, a granddaughter Brenda Lowe and two great-granddaughters Hanna and Mia. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Emery, and two children Kent Herda and Janet Carr. Gertrude’s Memorial Service will be held at Flahiff Funeral Chapel, Caldwell on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 2:00 PM. Inurnment will be held in Kansas. Condolences to the family may be made online at www.flahifffuneralchapel.com. Service Information

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Helen Strine

Trudy was a Master genealogist and she and I went to SLC several times, also she went with me back to Missouri once by way of Nebraska and Kansas State Libraries. She taught me so much and I treasure our long friendship. She almost single-handedly started the Family Scanners and she will be missed.

Published March 30th, 2024

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