George Harry Erder Jr.

Airman First Class “A1C” George Harry Erder, Jr., age 88, from St. Louis, MO, passed away on January 13, 2025, with his daughters and son-in-law by his side in his homein Nixa, MO. He proudly served in the United States Air Force from August 1956 to August 1962 for the country he loved. 

He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Violet (Wolf) Erder, his parents George and Margaret (Gartland) Erder, his brother Robert Erder, his step granddaughter Amber (Haithcoat) Fischer and his step great grandson Jerzey Haithcoat.

He leaves behind his brother David Erder (wife Diane) and daughters Cathy (Erder) Graham (husband Matt) and Susan(Erder) Haithcoat. Known as “Papa” by his grandchildren and great grandchildren, he leaves behind grandchildren Steven Roloff (wife Savannah), Shauna Cargle, and step grandson Jason Haithcoat, and great grandchildren Keighley Murphy, Conner Roloff, Kaitlyn Roloff, KeiraCargle, Kylee McGuire and Camaro Roloff and step great grandchildren Sydney Fischer, Amaya Haithcoat, EmmaFischer, Alexis Fischer, Everly Fischer, and Ailie Fischer. He also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews and step great great grandchildren.

Cremation is under direction of Adams Funeral Home in Ozark, Missouri. A short memorial will be held at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, 5201 S. Southwood Rd., Springfield, MO on April 17, 2025 at 3:00 p.m., under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.