Sandra A. "Sandy" Kleisch
October 22, 1953 - February 15, 2017
Obituary
FITCHBURG-Sandra A. "Sandy" (Ziegler) Kleisch, age 63, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017, following a short battle with cancer. Sandy was born on October 22, 1953 to Leo "Lefty" and Jeanette (Bowar) Ziegler. Sandy graduated from Middleton High School in 1971. She was employed at Thermo Fisher Scientific for 35 years. Sandy was united in marriage to the love of her life, Terry Kleisch, on October 2, 1976. She had a sense of humor that drew people to her and had an infectious laugh that would start everyone laughing. Her first love was spending time with her grandkids. Sandy enjoyed traveling and her love of waterfalls took her to many beautiful places, including Niagara Falls, which was her favorite. Sandy loved watching and feeding birds, especially cardinals and hummingbirds. She also liked going to craft shows, reading a good book and spending time with friends and family. Sandy was a very warm and caring person with a very kind and generous heart. Sandy is survived by her husband, Terry; her children, Kurt and Keith (fiancé Nanette); three grandchildren, Zeke, Kole and Jackson; sister, Shirley (Mark) Bradley; brothers, Randy (Susan) Ziegler, Rick (Annie) Ziegler, Reg Ziegler (friend Kristi), Ron (Shelly) Ziegler; in-laws, Roy Kleisch (friend Susan) and Mike (Renee) Kleisch; and, many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Leo; in-laws, Fred and Trudy Kleisch. Memorial services will be held at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 7435 University Ave., Middleton, at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Wednesday. There will be a luncheon following the service at the funeral home.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to all the staff at Agrace HospiceCare and at University Hospital. A very special thank you to Marge Rem and Nanette Harper for all the special care and love you gave Sandy.
Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson West
Funeral & Cremation Care
7435 University Avenue
(608)831-6761
Events
Visitation
Wed Feb 22, 2017 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Memorial Gathering
Wed Feb 22, 2017 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Memories
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Patty & Dennis Ripp
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We're so sorry to hear of Sandy's passing. What a great lady. Will always remember her beautiful smile and contagious laugh. Patty & Dennis Ripp
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Nancy (Daleo) Bailey
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Dear Shirley & Family, How sad to hear about Sandy. Like you feel, difficult to lose a family member so young. I remember popping down to the farm and enjoying ice cream on the cement stoop on a hot summer day and playing in the "courtyard", the hay barn & swing and looking at the awesome cows! Sandy was always cheerful and didn't seem to mind us "youngsters"! May you enjoy the everlasting memories and her smile. Thinking about all of you. Nancy (Daleo) Bailey
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Shiryl Roberts
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I had the pleasure of working with Sandy back in the 70's - what a wonderful fun loving gal! Sorry I didn't keep in touch as the years went by. RIP dear Sandy - May God hold you forever in his loving arms. Your old friend Shiryl
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Chance Miller
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I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of this, a family friend. I grew up knowing her two sons, and it broke my heart to hear that a friend is no longer with us.
On behalf of my mother and myself, I want to wish the family my sincerest of condolences.
Forward,
Chance
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Pat Byrne
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Sandy was a great co-worker in the Nicolet Days. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family
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Lana Mangold
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Lana and Mark Mangold
We both worked with Sandy(stretch) when it was Nicolet and currently Thermo fisher. Sandy and I(Lana)often when working slide line would laugh so hard we would have to stop working. She was so much fun to work with. Mark often spoke with Sandy when they worked in Analytical. He often said she was a really nice person to work with. Our prayer and thought are with her and her family. She will be deeply missed.