Sandra "Sandy" Marie Thompson

Sandra “Sandy” Marie Thompson, 82, of Lake Crystal was ushered into Heaven on Sunday, October 20, 2024.

Memorial service will be at 2 p.m., on Friday, October 25, 2024, at Lake Crystal Mortuary with visitation one hour prior. Burial will be in Holy Family Catholic Cemetery, Lake Crystal.

Sandra was born January 13, 1942, in Mankato to Curt and Theresa (Wilmes) Lange. Sandra graduated from Lake Crystal High School in 1960. She then attended Saint Joseph School of Nursing, and South Central College. Sandra married Gary Thompson on June 17, 1961, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Lake Crystal, and remained a member of that church. Sandra worked for 45 years in healthcare, ending her career as an assistant manager.

Sandra enjoyed reading, crocheting, needle work, and helping others; especially senior citizens, who mostly became part of her family. Her favorite pastime was spending time with her family and spoiling her cat.

Sandra is survived by her two sons, Bob (Christy) of Lake Crystal, and Randy (Vi) of North Mankato; daughter, Tamara (Pete) Sherwood of Lake Crystal; 2 grandsons, 2 granddaughters, and 8 great-grandchildren; sisters, Bonnie (John) Kissner of New Ulm, and Elfrieda Deopere of Lake Crystal.

Sandy was preceded in death by her husband, Gary of 56 years; parents; sisters, Rosemary (Bernard) Keech, Joeann (Marvin Sieberg), and Curline (Phil) Petterson, as well as two special nephews, Doug and Tommy.