Sandra Ruth “Sandy” Banaszynski, 75, of Cecil, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 23, surrounded by her family, after a long battle with diabetes.
Sandy was born July 20, 1938, in Oconto Falls, to the late Elmer and Toddy Krueger. She graduated from Oconto Falls High School with the Class of 1956. On Sept. 8, 1957, she was united in marriage to Ben Banaszynski at Assumption BVM of Pulaski. She was employed for many years at Maple Lane Health Care Center, from which she retired.
Sandy loved the visits from her sister, Barb, her sassy dog, Sprocket, beautiful roses, casinos and football, and was a loyal NASCAR fan (Finger Jinx Johnson!).
Sandy is survived by her husband, Ben; her children, Lyn (Michael Hogan) Banaszynski, Jay (Anne) Banaszynski, Dawn (Jon Kast) Banaszynski and Lauralee (Rick Bellin) Banaszynski; nine grandchildren, Jason (Wendy) Nooyen, Jeremy Nooyen, Kelly (Mike) Kallies, Misty (Brad) Reed, Kevin (Megan) Banaszynski, Nicci (fiancé Bobby Reiter) Banaszynski, Daylee Tiegs, Amanda (Donny Drogemuller) Nelson and Austin Nelson; and 13 great-grandchildren, Christian, Kolton, Gracie, Keegan, Elizabeth, Mitchell, Tesia, Jaden, Damien, Jagger, Danika, Skylee and Ace.
She is further survived by her sister, Barbara Robertson, Florida; brother and sister-in-law, Gene and Diane Krueger, Gillett; sister-in-law Marlene Krueger, Oconto Falls; and special nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, Sandy was preceded in death by her brother, Bobby Krueger; brother-in-law, Jim Robertson; and a nephew, Geno Krueger.
The family greeted family and friends on Saturday, July 27, at Swedberg Funeral Home of Shawano.
A memorial service was held Saturday, July 27, at the funeral home.
Special thanks to Mel and Akeisia at Fresenius Dialysis Center in Shawano.
Love you, Mom.
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