Gertrud Maria Saffell

July 21, 1939 - April 22, 2020

Gertrud Maria Saffell, 80 of Troy, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Gertrud was born on July 21, 1939 in Rothenburg, Germany, the daughter of the late Walter Arthur and Maria Barbara (Gorsberger) Stadelmann. She was united in marriage to John Henry Saffell on August 12, 1967 in Rothenburg, Germany. Gertrud was a seamstress for her father for many years in Germany. She enjoyed tending her flower garden and yard work. Gertrud liked watching her daily watching birds and wild life. She was a good natured woman and was a mother to many. She is survived by her loving husband John Saffell of Troy, MO; one son Peter W. Stadelmann (Patricia) of Festus, MO; two grandchildren: Jimmy and Dawn; three great-grandchildren and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and one granddaughter, Melanie. Family and friends will be received from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at KEMPER-MILLARD-KEIM Family Funeral Chapel located at 351 Monroe Street Troy, MO 63379. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at KEMPER-MILLARD-KEIM Family Funeral Chapel in Troy, MO. Expressions of sympathy may be made to The Family of Gertrud Maria Saffell, in care of Kemper-Millard-Keim Family Funeral Chapel P.O. Box 222 Troy, MO 63379. Arrangements are under the direction of Kemper-Millard-Keim Family Funeral Chapel; 351 Monroe Street, Troy, Missouri 63379. Online condolences may be made at www.kempermillardkeimfamilyfuneralchapel.com Phone 636-528-8221