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Sandra F. Geist
CHIPPEWA FALLS - Sandra F. Geist of Chippewa Falls passed away Monday, August 12, 2024 at home surrounded by her children.
Sandra was a loving wife to her husband Wayne for over 57 years. Together they raised a rather large family of 7 sons and a daughter. In addition to being a loving wife, a mother, and grandmother, she worked a variety of jobs. She also earned an Accounting degree from Chippewa Valley Technical College.
After retiring, her and Wayne moved to their lake home in Winter where they enjoyed many hobbies including ceramics, and stained glass. In 2019, they moved to Chippewa Falls to be closer to family and friends. After Wayne died in October 2023, she was admitted to Dove West in Eau Claire where she was very active.
She is survived by her children: Larry (Dodee) Geist, Lonnie Geist, Brad (Heidi) Geist, Wayne (Lisa) Geist, Bill (Tanya) Holbrook, Wendy Jo (Mike) Bergh, and Wade (Becki) Geist. Her grandchildren: Cowan (Leslie), Stacey, Alicia, Nick, Tommy (Melanie), Jasmine (Kenny), Jacob, Thomas, Sarah, Michael, Paul, Lynn, Jessica, Amanda, Justin (Kelly), Eric (Sara), Kyle (Hannah), Mitchell (Caley), Isaac (Alishia), and Memphis. And her 10 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Wayne, her parents Percy "Bud" P. and Phyllis M. Holbrook, her brothers Wilbur and Thomas Holbrook, her sister Sharon Cain, her son Brian Geist, her grandson Stephen Geist and her granddaughter Sara Geist.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at Northwoods Church in Cornell, Wisconsin from 9:30 am-11:00 am, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 am with Pastor Greg Sima officiating. A graveside service will be held at Cornell Cemetery following the service and a luncheon will be served in the church basement following the graveside service.
Express online condolences at www.bortonleisefuneralhome.com.
Borton-Leiser Funeral Home and Cremation services is assisting the family.
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