Sandria “Sandy” K. Schmitz

Fond du Lac – Sandria “Sandy” K. Schmitz, 60, of Fond du Lac passed on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Cherry Meadows Hospice surrounded by her family.

Sandy was born on November 4, 1962, the daughter of Milton and Marion (Manthey) Prochnow in Waupun, Wisconsin. She was baptized in 1962 and confirmed in the Lutheran faith in 1977 at St. John’s Lutheran Church. She was a 1981 graduate of Markesan High School and 1982 graduate of Moraine Park Technical College’s nursing program.

Sandy met Steve in 1985 and they married on September 10, 1988, at Faith Lutheran Church in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.

Sandy dedicated her life to taking care of her husband, daughters, granddaughter, and family. She proudly raised her four daughters, nursed Steve back to health after a life-threatening accident, and cared for her parents, aunt, and sister near the end of their lives. Being Grammy to Kelsey and taking care of her weekly brought her incredible joy and happiness.

When not caring for those around her Sandy loved reading, shopping with her daughters, watching her “granddogs”, spending quality time with her husband, baking, watching Survivor, taking trips with her sisters, and doing puzzle books.

Her smile and contagious laughter will be forever missed.

She was devoted to Christ and has found peace with Him in Heaven.

Sandy is survived by her husband of 34 years, Steve; her daughters: Stacy Schmitz (Daniel Buechel), Megan Schmitz (Austin Kaiser), Katie (Cody) Pankow, and Emily Schmitz (Brady Nehring); her granddaughter: Kelsey Pankow; her sisters: Janice (Paul) Obry, Cynthia (Tim) Pagel; her brother Ronald (Alison) Prochnow; in-laws: Bob Resheske, Mary Schmitz, Denise & Joel Enking, and Mark & Rosie Schmitz; nephews: Ryan, Craig, Ben, Zach, JJ, Tony, and Aaron; and nieces: Leah, Lauren, Alannah, and Lindsay.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her mother and father-in-law, her sister, Patrice Resheske, and her brother-in-law Dave Schmitz.

Visitation for Sandy will be held on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, from 4-7 pm at Zacherl Funeral Home and Thursday, May 11 from 10-11 am at Faith Lutheran Church. The funeral will take place at Faith Lutheran on Thursday, May 11 at 11am with a lunch to follow.

The family wishes to express a heartfelt thank you to ThedaCare ICU and Cherry Meadows Hospice. Your kindness will always be remembered.