Sandra J. Martzahl

Sandra Martzahl, age 79 of Kaukauna, passed away at her home on Monday morning, April 17, 2017. Sandy was born in Appleton on September 28, 1937, daughter of the late Melvin and Olive (Belling) Skalmusky. She was a graduate of the Kaukauna High School, and on April 28, 1962, she married Paul Martzahl at Holy Cross Catholic Church. While still in high school, Sandy began working at the Kaukauna Community Hospital as a candy striper, and for many years to come was employed there as a nurses' aide. She loved the little ones, and many of her years were spent with young mothers and their new arrivals.

Sandy was a proud grandmother who enjoyed attending the sporting events of her grandkids, loved the family pets (which were mostly dogs), appreciated a flower garden and a good vine-ripened tomato, could tell a good joke, loved to read, happily prepared meals for the family, and loved to vacation in the north woods and sit by the fire.

Sandy leaves behind her husband: Paul Martzahl of Kaukauna; four loving children: Kim (Darin) Worsh of New London; Paula (Randy) Ashauer of Kaukauna; Bill Martzahl of Kaukauna; and Jason (Tina) Martzahl of Kaukauna; seven grandchildren: Dana (Jill) Siebers, Steve Siebers, Will Ashauer, Chris (friend Kendra and her daughter Maddie) Ashauer, Sarah Ashauer, Griffin Martzahl, and Liberty Martzahl; a brother: Robert “Butch” (Dottie) Skalmusky of Kaukauna; a sister: Judy Koch of Kaukauna; three sisters-in-law: Janice Skalmusky, Mary Jane Milheiser, and Anne (Tom) Jansen; and a brother-in-law: Gerald Martzahl.

Sandy was preceded in death by her parents, a brother: Richard Skalmusky; brothers-in-law: Bob Milheiser, Gene (Vivian) Martzahl, and Jack (Rita) Martzahl; sisters-in-law: Clara (Clarence) Van Dyke, Mary (Leon) Krueger, and Germaine (Howard) McCabe; and by Paul's parents: Bill (Genevieve) Martzahl.

The funeral liturgy for Sandra will be held at 12:00 Noon on Thursday, April 20, 2017, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 309 Desnoyer Street in Kaukauna. Fr. Tom Pomeroy will officiate, and burial will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. Family and friends and invited to gather directly at the church on Thursday morning from 9:00 AM until the time of the service. For more information or to share a memory of Sandy, please visit www.wichmannfargo.com.

The family would like to offer their sincere thanks to the many caregivers, especially Tracie, Gina, and Laurie, who made it possible for Sandy to stay in her own home throughout her illness. You have been angels to us, and we will forever remember your love and kindness.

Mom, we know you are safe in heaven, pain free, and dancing with your loved ones.