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Stefanie Hertel Mourns Sister-in-Law After Her Cancer Battle

The family honored her devotion to vulnerable children by requesting donations to the Tannenmühle home in lieu of flowers.

Overview

  • Ines Hertel, wife of Stefanie’s brother Andreas, died at age 51 after a battle with cancer in early July 2025.
  • Her funeral took place privately with only close family members in attendance.
  • The Hertels asked mourners to donate to the Kinderheim Tannenmühle in Erbach rather than send floral tributes.
  • Arbeiterwohlfahrt Südsachsen praised Ines as a “very special person” and Stefanie remembered her as compassionate and selfless.
  • Having lost her mother in 2017 and her father in 2024, Stefanie said this latest loss underscores the importance of health and cherishing each moment.