Sandra Faye Teufel

Sandra "Sandy" Faye Buddenberg Teufel, 77, of Brenham, the widow of Odis James Teufel, died January 13, 2026. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Friday, January 16th at Memorial Oaks Chapel. The funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 17th at St. James Lutheran Church of New Wehdem with Pastor Mark Neumann officiating. Burial will follow the funeral services in the church cemetery.

Sandy was born November 29, 1948, in Brenham, Texas, to Willam and Bernice (Ahlhorn) Buddenberg. She was baptized and confirmed at St. James Lutheran Church in New Wehdem and graduated from Brenham High School, class of 1967. On January 16, 1965, she married her high school sweetheart, Odis James Teufel. She enjoyed a rewarding career as a bookkeeper, and dedicated most of her professional years with the Felder Family at Felders Wholesale and Felders Buy n Bye. Sandy had a wonderful group of friends, enjoyed traveling, playing cards and dancing. She was always smiling, and her favorite saying was "It's going to be a good day if my hair is done, my lipstick is on and my shoes are comfortable." Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren who lovingly called her Mimi, were her greatest joys, and she often attended their school and athletic events. She was a member of St. James Lutheran Church of New Wehdem, where she was a member of the Hannah Circle.

Survivors include her second soulmate and partner in crime Jimmy Priesmeyer; her daughters and their significant others, Rhonda Craigen and Gaylon Mueller, Jamie Teufel and JaMicheal Williams; daughter in law, Jessica Teufel; her grandchildren, Cassidy and Matthew Green, Tristan Teufel, Amy Teufel, Michael Williams and long time girlfriend Ariana Toscano, and Mallorie Williams; great-grandsons, William Teufel, Beau Green, Tate Green and great granddaughter, Zoey Green whom she was joyfully awaiting; sister and brother in law, Cynthia and David Tharp; sister-in law and brother-in-law, Patricia and Harvey Arldt; her dearest friend, Diane Boehnemann; along with numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Odis Teufel; daughter, Amy Nicole, and son, John Christopher; her brothers, Ronald William and Scott David Buddenberg; sister and brother-in-law, Sharon and Dewayne Jasinski; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Ella Mae and Edgar Teufel; and great-nephew, Alexander Arldt.

Pallbearers are Tristan Teufel, Micheal Williams, Matthew Green, Brian Arldt, Bradley Jasinski, Anthony Jasinski, and Eric Olsen. Honorary Pallbearers include long time friend Diane Boehnemann, owners and employees of Felders Buy n Bye, Ladies of the Hannah Circle, and her fun loving pitch group.

Memorial contributions may be directed to St. James Lutheran Church of New Wehdem, or the charity of your choice.

Funeral arrangements for Sandra Teufel are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main St., Brenham. To post a tribute to the family, visit, www.memorialoakschapel.com.