Erika (Ackermann) Phelps

Erika Phelps, 78 of Dawson Springs passed away Sunday, August 25, 2019, at home.  Born February 28, 1941, to the late Peter and Dorthea (Preusch) Ackermann of Wixhausen, Germany.  She met and married Robert Phelps while he was there with the military, she then moved to the United States.  She enjoyed singing and watching "Little House on the Prairie" and loved her family.

Preceded in death by her husband, Robert Phelps; brother, Peter Ackermann; sisters, Hildegard, Elfriede, Sofie, Irmgard, Dora, Gerdrud and Brigitte.

Survived by her son, Robert (Missy) Phelps of Nortonville; daughter, Doris (James) Rickard of Dawson Springs; 5 grandchildren, Dominic, Sabrina, Nick, Isabel and Ethan; 2 great-grandchildren, Dennis and Annabell; and brother, Werner Ackermann of Wixhausen, Germany.

A memorial service is Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at New Good Hope Church in Nortonville with Bro. Larry Phaup officiating.  Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. at the church.

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