Sandra K. "Sandie" Sauser

RANDOLPH -- Funeral service for Sandra Kay “Sandie” (Cushman) Sauser, 81, of Randolph will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 14, 2023 at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church in Randolph. Officiating the service will be Father James Kramper. Interment will take place at St. Frances Catholic Cemetery, rural Randolph. Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Friday, also at the catholic church in Randolph, with rosary starting at 7:00 p.m. Sandie passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at the Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton. Stonacek Memorial Chapel in Osmond is in charge of the arrangements. Sandie was born on October 15, 1941 in Sioux City, IA to Egbert L. “Jack” and Joan A. (Kennedy) Cushman. She graduated from Central High School / Castle on the Hill, Sioux City in 1959 and then attended Stewart Beauty School. While attending beauty school Sandie met the love of her life, Robert “Bob” Sauser, while on a blind date in 1960. The couple were married on September 16, 1961 at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Sioux City. They were blessed with three wonderful daughters. Sandie worked beside Bob on the family dairy farm. She also loved being an Avon representative for many years. Sandie was known for her potato salad and loved cooking for her family. One of Sandie’s greatest joys was being surrounded by her family. Sandie was a member of the Christian Mothers Association and the St. Jane Frances PCCW Committee. Sandie is survived by her husband Bob of 61 years, daughters Kristie (Keevin) Arens of Hartington, Beckie (Steve) Lechtenberg of Norfolk, Dottie (Tom) Schmit of Osmond, three grandchildren Teresa (Andy) O’Brien, Dylan Schmit, Bailey Schmit, three great-granddaughters Emerson, Finley, Remi, brother Ron (Carol) Cushman of Minnesota, sisters-in-law Shirley Kuchta, Lenie Wiechelman, Sharon Sherer, and many nieces and nephews. Sandie was preceded in death by her parents Jack and Joan, her in-laws Nick and Dorothy Sauser, and brothers-in-law Lawrence Kuchta, and Robert Wiechelman. Casket bearers will be Dylan Schmit, Bailey Schmit, Teresa O’Brien, Andy O’Brien, Jim Kuchta, Larry Kuchta, and Rick Troyer. Condolences may be expressed to the family on-line at www.stonacekfuneralchapel.com.

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Sandra K. "Sandie" Sauser

October 15, 1941 - January 7, 2023