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Sandra L. (Wise) Wamser

November 26, 1946 — September 12, 2024

Sandra L. Wamser (nee Wise) 77, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2024, at the Aurora Zilber Family Hospice.  She was the beloved wife of Patrick for 52 years and the dedicated mother of Jeffrey (Wendy) Wamser and Nancy (Craig) Braidigan. Proud grandmother of Kaitlynn, Ava and Addison.

Sandy was born in Glen Ellyn IL to the late Richard and Virginia Wise.  In 1961 the family moved to Brookfield, WI.  Sandy graduated from UW-Oshkosh. After graduation she met the love of her life, Pat, and they built a home in Washington County where they raised their two children. She worked for a Slinger dentist and was well-known in the community, being a welcome and familiar face as both receptionist and office manager until her well-earned retirement.

If the mark of a complete life is measured by not letting an idle moment go by, Sandy surely met that definition. She had a love for sports dating back to her high school cheerleading days. She supported her children and grandchildren in their activities, cheering so loudly and proudly at their events there was never any doubt she was in the crowd. Beyond her family, she was one of the most dedicated Brewers baseball fans. In addition to her season tickets, she traveled to their spring training facility in Phoenix for 20 years to help ‘scout’ the incoming roster for the upcoming season.

For some slightly more relaxing competition and socialization, she would fill her afternoons playing Bridge and Mahjong with friends, and an occasional round of golf.

Sandy was an active member of the Fifth Avenue Methodist Church, including being a liturgist, and member of the choir and bell choir.  She shared her acting and singing talents with the West Bend Musical Masquers and Children’s Theater productions for many years. Each Christmas she produced hundreds of her famous candy turtles for family and friends, and was “Activity Director” for family gatherings.

Sandy is survived and will be dearly missed by her husband Pat and children, Jeff (Wendy)Wamser and Nancy (Craig) Braidigan; grandchildren, Kaitlyn Wamser, Ava and Addison Braidigan; brothers James (Mari-Ann) Wise, David (Cheryl Wolfe) Wise; sister, Nancy Johnson; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dennis Wamser, Maureen Sprong, Eileen (David) Baldus, Barb (Keith), Bonnie Goralski, and Peggy Gelden; numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and parents-in-law, she is preceded in death by her brother, Rickey; brothers-in-law, Robert Johnson and Kurt Goralski; and sisters-in-law, Mary Wamser and Lisa Wise.

VISITATION: The family will greet relatives and friends at Fifth Avenue United Methodist Church, 323 S. 5th Ave., West Bend, on Friday, October 11, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. until 3:45 p.m.

SERVICE: A memorial service for Sandra will be held following the visitation at the church at 4:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Fifth Avenue United Methodist Church, the Milwaukee Brewers Foundation, or a charity of your choosing.

The family would like to thank the Aurora Home Hospice team and the staff at Aurora Zilber Family Hospice for their compassion and care, ensuring Sandy’s comfort in her final days.

Myrhum-Patten Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Sandra’s arrangements. Additional information and Tribute Wall may be found at www.myrhum-patten.com.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Sandra L. (Wise) Wamser, please visit our flower store.

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Fifth Ave. United Methodist Church

323 South 5th Avenue
West Bend, WI 53095

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Friday, October 11, 2024

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