Sandy was always so very sweet-always pleasing everyone. She’s right in Heaven-making everyone there laugh and be happy.
Sandra Ann "Sandy" Hemmesch
July 13, 1946 – November 3, 2019
Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Sandra Ann “Sandy” Hemmesch, 73 of Paynesville will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at St. Louis Catholic Church in Paynesville. Sandy passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, November 3, 2019. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the Daniel-Anderson Funeral Home in Paynesville and after 9:30 a.m. on Thursday at the church.
Sandy was born on July 13, 1946 in Belgrade, Minnesota to Joseph and Rose (Weimerskirch) Schoenberg. She married Robert B. Hemmesch on May 14, 1966 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Spring Hill. Together they farmed and raised six children north of Paynesville. Sandy was a member of St. Louis Parish, Christian Women and the Daughters of Isabella.
Sandy loved playing with her grandchildren, spending time with family, playing cards and making you laugh until you cried. She will be remembered for her strong faith, love of family and infectious giggle.
Sandy is survived by her husband of 53 years, Bob; children, Steve (Robin) of Rogers, Roger (Lisa) of Paynesville, Rita (Kent) Kopp of Alexandria, Lois (Rod) Gertken of Richmond, Linda (Scott) Hoeft of Paynesville, Scot (Stephanie) of Delano; 21 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and siblings, Joan (Al) Patton, Chuck (Sharon) Schoenberg, Tom (Patty) Schoenberg, Dick (Marilyn) Schoenberg, Bill (Jan) Schoenberg, Mary (Pete) Budner, Mona (Doug) Ritter, Nick Schoenberg; in-laws, Jeanette (Bob) Lieser, Ron Hemmesch, Henrietta Hemmesch, Jarrett (Mary) Hemmesch; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; parents-in-law; and four grandchildren.
Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers.
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Bob you are in my prayers at this difficult time in your life.
Sorry for your loss a memory I will always have of sandy and your family when all of us were young your family sat one pew in front of mine Laubach family if you littles were messing around all your mom did was give you the eye and it was done hang on to all those memories that help on the dark days
So very sorry for your loss Rita, thoughts and prayers for you and your family. God Bless you with his peace.
We got to know Sandy through her daughter Rita. Our children played hockey together and it was such a joy to see Sandy, she always had a hug for me and we always would have a great conversation. She will be missed by many people. Our thoughts and prayers go to the family. “In Death you don’t lose the battle; you secure the victory.”
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Daniel Anderson Funeral Home, PaynesvilleServices
St. Louis Catholic ChurchSchedule Details
Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Sandra Ann “Sandy” Hemmesch, 73 of Paynesville will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at St. Louis Catholic Church in Paynesville. Sandy passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, November 3, 2019. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the Daniel-Anderson Funeral Home in Paynesville and after 9:30 a.m. on Thursday at the church.