SUN CITY, Ariz. — Sherry German (Daniels), born Sept. 28, 1941, passed away on Oct. 8, 2026. Sherry was an outgoing member of the community she lived in and brought laughter and joy to everyone she met.

She is survived by her husband Burl German; and her nephews and nieces; and was preceded in death by her mother, Harriet and sister Barbara.

Though growing up in Kansas, Sherry spent her career years in Denver, Colo., where she met her husband of 58 years, Burl German, in 1966.

Sherry started at Gates Credit Union as a teller and moved up thru the ranks retiring as Vice President after 34 years with the company. She then took on a role as CEO of the First Medical Credit union. She fully retired from work life in 2001.

Upon retirement Sherry and her husband moved to Arizona. Enjoying RV camping and playing Mah Jong.

Sherry’s smile, laughter, and competitive spirit will be missed by all.

There will be no formal services for Sherry. She will be interred in the National Cemetery in Phoenix, Ariz. Donations to Disabled American Veterans. DAV.org

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Oct. 17, 2026