Erika A (Gensmantel) Brattain

Erika A. Brattain, of Cambridge City passed away on Saturday August 24, 2024 at her home. She was born on December 27, 1929 in Schwaebisch Hall, Germany to Konrad and Hermine Gensmantel. Erika graduated from high school in Germany. She later met her future husband, George E. Brattain, Sr while he was serving his country in the U.S. Army in Germany. On January 11, 1956 they were married in her hometown at St. Michael’s Cathedral. Together with their children they moved numerous times before settling in Cambridge City in November, 1970. Erika worked as the office administrator for Brower-Gaar Nursery. Her greatest love was caring for her family and she also enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening, needlepoint, and embroidery. She was also a member of Beta Chapter of Psi Iota Xi Sorority.

Survivors include three daughters, Sonja Zimmerman, Carolyn Sue (Terry Valentine) Kohler and Patricia Anne (James) Cohen; three sons, Frank K. (Laurie), George E. Jr. (Kathy) and Mike (Amy); 17 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren and 11 great-great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, George E. Brattain, Sr on May 15, 2007; her sister, Marianne Schwuchow and brother, Walter Gensmantel.

Friends may call from 4 until 8 PM on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 and from 9 AM until the start of the funeral service at 10 AM on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at Waskom Capitol Hill Chapel in Cambridge City. Interment will follow at Valley Grove Cemetery in Milton, IN.

Memorial contributions may be made to the George and Erika Brattain Memorial Scholarship through the Wayne County Foundation, 33 S. 7th St., Richmond, IN 47374.

Online condolences may be made at www.waskoms.com.

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