Photo courtesy of Rexwinkel Funeral Home - Le Mars
Mar 19, 1967 - Apr 28, 2025
Sandy was an amazing person. I am so happy to have crossed paths with her in life. Your family has my deepest sympathy.
Jack Miller
May 05, 2025 | Le Mars, IA | Coworker
Sandy lit up everywhere she went at Wells. She would go out of her way to say hi or lend a helping hand. She always brought a smile to my face when we talked. She called me her "shot buddy" because I held her hand once when we got flu shots at work. I barely knew her then, but I knew she was a great woman. She will be greatly missed.
Katie Hegeland
May 05, 2025 | LeMars, IA | Coworker
I knew Sandy when we worked at BVRMC IN Storm Lake. I loved her great smile!
Mary Drey
May 05, 2025 | Storm Lake, IA | Friend
I had the pleasure to work with Sandy for the time she was at Wells. I will definitely miss seeing her at the office. She was always the best to work with, always had a contagious smile and upbeat personality. My deepest sympathy to the family. She will be missed.
Kathy Hoss
May 05, 2025 | LeMars, IA | Coworker
Ray so sorry for your loss prayers for you and family
connie roche
May 04, 2025 | Storm Lake, IA
Deepest sympathy Ray and your family.
Louella Collins
May 03, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss. Peace, prayers, and blessings to you and yours, Ray
Sandy Hoyt
May 03, 2025 | Storm Lake, IA | Friend
From a work perspective she was always upbeat, smiling, helpful and the light of any area. Even though I did not know her personally, I am sure her spirt carried over there as well. The earth has lost a wonderful person. Rest in peace Sandy.
Ronald Rolling
May 02, 2025 | Le Mars, IA | Coworker
Although we never worked in the same department, I had the privilege of crossing paths with her often during my time at Wells. Her grace, warmth, and truly unmatched customer service made her a light in the IT department; but more than that, she was a bright moment in any day. In a time when I no longer visit the corporate office daily, those brief encounters in the halls or the atrium, hearing her say my name with that ever-kind smile, always lifted my spirits. I will truly miss her...
Arturo Diaz Cruz
May 02, 2025 | Sioux City, IA | Coworker
Sandra ‘Sandy’ Eickholt, 58 of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on April 28, 2025 surrounded by her family at Mitchell Hospice House in Sioux City, Iowa.
Memorial Service will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 5, 2025 at Grace Lutheran Church in Le Mars. Visitation with the family present will be from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m., all on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Gospel Mission and the Warming Shelter in Sioux City, Iowa.
Sandra Jean Lewis was born on March 19, 1967 in Lima, Ohio to Carroll and Judy (Topping) Lewis. She was raised in Lima with her two younger sisters, Deb and Jenny, and graduated from high school in 1986.
Sandy was united in marriage to Donald Kestner Sr. They traveled the world while Donald was in the military; they spent one year in Korea and three years in Germany where she witnessed the Berlin wall falling. They had three children: Donald Jr, Justin, and Lindsay, and later divorced.
Sandy then moved to South Sioux City where she met her future husband, Raymond, at the Stagecoach, where she asked him to dance. They were married on November 27, 1999 and made their home on an acreage near Rembrandt, Iowa.
Sandy graduated from WIT College in Sioux City with a degree in computer programming and worked her entire career in IT. She worked at Metabank and then at Buena Vista Regional Medical Center. In 2014 she moved to Le Mars to work for Wells Enterprises. Sandy and Ray officially relocated to Le Mars in 2022 and they celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary in November 2024.
Sandy was a current member at Grace Lutheran Church in Le Mars. Her hobbies included thrifting and furniture restoration. She and Ray enjoyed going on motorcycle rides and taking cruises. While on their acreage, she loved animals and helped raise cattle, chicken, geese, and turkey, as well as numerous cats and dogs.
Sandy was a proud wife, mom, grandma, and employee. She gave her all in everything that she did, always energetic and smiling. She received the Vibrancy Award in 2013 while working at BVRMC.
Sandy is survived by her loving husband of 25 years, Ray; children: Donald Kestner Jr of South Carolina and Lindsay (Craig) Neiderheiser of Spencer, IA; sister, Jenny (Jon) Gary of Ohio; grandchildren: Arlie and Hollis Neiderheiser; siblings in law: Randy Stoneburner of Ohio, Marilyn Eickholt of Sioux City, Marj Eickholt (Jack Donovan) of Sioux City, Deb Robinson of Westfield, IA, Diane Dynes of Annawan, IL, and Joe (Penny) Eickholt of Hinton, IA; many nieces, nephews, and other extended relatives.
Sandy is preceded in death by her son, Justin; sister, Deb Stoneburner; parents, Carroll and Judy Lewis; paternal grandparents, Richard and Eva Lewis; maternal grandparents, Luther and Ruth Blue; and parents in law, Donald and Lola Eickholt.
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