Sandra L. Dricken, nee Dillon, age 54, of West Bend, passed away Monday, June 27, 2005 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee.
She was born on February 23, 1951 in Elkhart, IN to Eugene "Pete" and Angeline (nee Blum) Dillon. At an early age she moved with her family to Republic, MI. Sandy was living in the Grafton area and working for Bob Fish Automotive when she met Jim Dricken, and on September 3, 1994 Sandy was united in marriage to Jim in West Bend. She then became the office manager for their family business, West Bend Harley - Davidson. Sandy and Jim sold their business in 2004 and retired.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church in West Bend, the West Bend Harley Owners Group, and the EAA Chapter 1158 of West Bend. Sandy enjoyed her family, wildlife, traveling, and aviation.
She is survived by her husband, Jim; Three children, Davin (Sonya) Alto and Kevin (Traci) Alto both of Iron Mountain, MI, and Julie Dricken of Milwaukee; Four grandchildren, Derek Alto, Cody Alto, Tyler Alto, and Logan Alto; her parents, Eugene "Pete" and Angeline Dillon of Republic, MI; three brothers, Paul (Lois) Dillon of Iron Mountain, MI, Charles (Chris) Dillon of Republic, MI, and Larry (Holly) Dillon of Germantown; her mother-in-law, Rhea Dricken of West Bend; two sisters-in-law, Kay Dricken and Diane (John) Flynn, both of West Bend; three brothers-in-law, Tom (Myra) Dricken of Vinton, IA, Mike (Mary) Dricken of West Bend, and John (Marea) Dricken of Kewaskum.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 29th at 7:00 pm at the Myrhum ~ Patten Funeral Home. Rev. Bruce Dunford will officiate. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4:00 pm until the time of service.
Burial will be on Thursday at 9:30 am in new St. Mary's Cemetery in the town of Barton.
Memorials to First Baptist Church are appreciated.