Erna Elisabeth Brewer was born on August 11, 1934 in East Germany to Emil and Anna Schnalke. She met Leo Brewer in Germany while he was in the Air Force and married him on April 6, 1956. They had two sons and a daughter, Leo, Ken and Annie. Erna never met a stranger and was known to many as “Grandma”. She was an excellent baker and made delicious items including her black cherry torte, cheesecake, cinnamon rolls, banana bread and her traditional German Christmas cookies. Erna was a member of the Red Hatters and Hillside Christian Church where she served in the Nursery. She loved BIG.
She was proceeded in death by her husband, Leo Brewer and a grandson Cody Holliman.
She is survived by her son Leo Brewer and wife Chris, her son Ken Brewer, her daughter Annie Bradley and husband Danny. Her granddaughter Shanna Parks and husband Chuck. Her grandson Corey Holliman and wife Lexy. Her beloved great grandchildren Kaden Parks, Jace Parks and Austin Holliman. Her sisters Ursula and Brigette, her brothers Hansi and Manfred and many nieces and nephews.