Obit: Hopperdietzel, Sandra A. (1944 – 2017)

Transcriber: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Braunel, Frahm, Hopperdietzel, Michalski, Mullin

Source: The Record-Review (Abbotsford, WI) 6/27/2017

Hopperdietzel, Sandra "Sandy" A. (Michalski) (20 SEP 1944 – 26 JUN 2017)

Sandra "Sandy" A. Hopperdietzel, 72, of Athens, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2017 at her home under the care of Hope Hospice and Palliative Care with her loving family by her side.

Sandy was born on September 20, 1944 in Mosinee to Charles and Carrie (Braunel) Michalski. She married Grant "Hop" Hopperdietzel on August 17, 1963. Grant preceded her in death in 2002.

Sandy worked for several years at County Market and Eastbay in Wausau, but her true passion was buying and selling antiques; she was the owner of Hopperdietzel's Antiques for over thirty years. Sandy formed many friendships in the collectibles business, and her family has many fond memories of going to flea markets, auctions, and antique shows with her. She loved watching the Antiques Roadshow and attended the Roadshow three times with her daughter.

She also enjoyed fishing, picking mushrooms, traveling, and going to the casino, but, above all, she loved spending time with her family and her canine companion, Izzy. Sandy will be remembered for her adventurous spirit, sense of humor, strong will, and compassionate heart.

Sandy is survived by her children, Scott (Sue) Hopperdietzel of Catawba, Leela Hopperdietzel of Athens, and her granddaughter Carrie Frahm (Bryan Mullin) of Athens; brothers, Charles Michalski of Mosinee and Ronald (Irene) Michalski of Pensacola, FL. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews and dear friends.

In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by her parents and her brother Denny. A celebration of life service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Friday, July 7, 2017 at Erbach Park in Athens. Friends may call from 3 p.m. until the time of services all at the park. Burial of cremated remains will take place at Calvary Cemetery, Athens at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, Sandy's family asks that you take the time to call an old friend or loved one. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to Dr. Rezazadeh and Dr. Stoffel for the excellent care that they provided for Sandy over the years. The family would also like to express their gratitude to all of the wonderful people at Hope Hospice, especially Jennifer, Barb, Cathy, and Daisy. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home of Athens is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com

Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there; I did not die.

Mary Elizabeth Frye