Lea K. Schwandt

SCHWANDT, LEA K.

Lea K. Schwandt, of Appleton, age 28, died unexpectedly in an automobile accident on Thursday, November 5, 2009. She was born on March 12, 1981 in Appleton, the daughter of Bill and Jane (Rahn) Schwandt. Lea received her teaching certificate in March of 2009 from Marian University. She was looking forward to her passion of teaching, after being employed at area group homes and as a substitute teacher in the Fox Valley area. Lea had a love for the arts, theatre, music and travel. She enjoyed teaching, painting and crafts.

Lea is survived by her father, Bill Schwandt; her brother, Isaac (Amanda) Schwandt; niece, Jadyn Schwandt, grandmother, Jean Schwandt and her boyfriend, Christopher Bellisle. She is further survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and many friends. Lea was preceded in death by her grandparents and her mother, Jane Schwandt on August 26, 2009.

The funeral service for Lea will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, November 16, 2009 at FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 325 E. Franklin Street, Appleton. Dr. Doyle Blanton will be officiating. Inurnment will take place at Highland Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Sunday at the Wichmann Funeral Home from 4:00 until 8:00 pm and again at the church on Monday from 10:00 am until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in her name.

Lea was a very loving and giving young woman, and through her anatomical donation many others will benefit from her unselfish gift.

Wichmann Funeral Home
537 N. Superior Street
Appleton, WI 54911
(920)739-1231