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Sandra Bressler Obituary

Sandra Arlene Bressler, 75, of Midland, died Sunday afternoon, Sept. 29, 2013, at St. Joseph Hospital in Tawas. She was born May 24, 1938, in Grayling, daughter of the late Sanford and Loretta (Sorenson) Charron.

Sandy married Dr. Walter Bressler on June 30, 1978, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Midland. He preceded her in death on Oct. 24, 2002. She had worked and retired from Chemical Bank, Abbott Rd., and was an organist for Holy Scripture Lutheran Church in Midland and St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Sanford. Sandy was a member of Holy Scripture Lutheran Church and enjoyed bingo, crafts and spending time with her family. Music was a very special and big part of her life.

Surviving are her children, Daniel (Jill) Vickey of Fremont, Ohio, Susan (Rex) Ebnit of Beaverton, Sanford (Kim) Vickey of Bentley and Tami (Sean) Knight of National City; 16 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; brother and sisters, Rodney (Pat) Charron, Kaye Laughton, Rebecca (Dennis) Kowalski and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, a sister, Diane Marie Soderman, all preceded her in death.

A memorial service will take place at 11 a.m., Friday, October 4, 2013, from Holy Scripture Lutheran Church, with Pastor Paul Schneider officiating. Sandy's family will receive friends at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider Tendercare of Tawas. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Directors. www.waresmithwoolever.com

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Published by Midland Daily News from Sep. 30 to Oct. 2, 2013.

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Michelle Bettis

October 4, 2013

Sandy was a wonderful, intelligent, and strong woman. She will be greatly missed.

Kaye Laughton

October 4, 2013

Sandra, my loving Sister. All the Memories will keep you in my heart forever.

October 4, 2013

Tami, Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers these days, and that I sympathize greatly with your loss. Sandy Strobel

Jackie simon

October 4, 2013

My deepest sympathies are with your family in this time of grief! I have known your family for many years and had the joy of being in the company of Grandma B many times. She will be missed!

Christin Maddix

October 4, 2013

My prayers and condolences to you and your family Tami.

October 3, 2013

Tami, Praying the lord eases your heartache. Thinking of you and your family.

Rollie & Sue Johnson

October 3, 2013

Sam, so sorry for your loss. I hope you find comfort knowing she is in a better place. You, Kim, and the kids take care.

Pam (Austin) Inman

October 3, 2013

Dan,Sue,Sam& Tami...I am so sorry for your loss. I will forever have fond memories of our childhood and your mom. Blessings to all of you.

Dawn Pickvet

October 3, 2013

Dan, Sue, Sam, and Tami,
I'm sorry I won't be there with you all and the rest of the family...I will have you in my thoughts. I will miss Aunt Sandy and remember with love all the family gatherings she put on, so that all of us could spend time together. Love you all

October 3, 2013

Sandy, blessed with a beautiful voice, sang at our wedding 36 years ago. She sings with the angels now. Thank you Sandy ? Jerry and Sam VanderLaan..... McBain, Michigan

Susan Bovid

October 3, 2013

Sandy was a good friend and I will always treasure the time I had with her. May God bless all of the family!

Sandy Haggard

October 2, 2013

My condolences to your family.

Sandy as young girl with our Mom

Rebecca Kowalski

October 2, 2013

Sandy as a young woman with our Dad.

Rebecca Kowalski

October 2, 2013

This bee hive dropped in Sandy's daughters flower bed soon after she passed away. It was a lovely reminder- Grandma Bee is with us still. .

Rebecca Kowalski

October 2, 2013

Barb & Ed Curtindale

October 2, 2013

To the siblings of Sandra, we grew up together and it is so sad that she is now gone,but is in a better place. The last time we saw all of you was at your parents memorial service. Blessings to you all and you have our sympathy in your loss. Mom, Adeline Rabe extends her sympathies also.

ErinBeth Dower

October 2, 2013

Aunt Sandy welcomed me into the family with open arms, and I immediately felt at home with her; she became "MY" Aunt Sandy. Words can't express how heartbroken I am. I am so very sorry.

Joseph Lescota

October 1, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Bressler family. We are so sorry for your loss. Sandy was a wonderfully sweet woman. She will be missed.
With love through Christ,
Joseph and June Lescota

terri campbell

October 1, 2013

so sorry for the lose of your mom Tami. My prayers go out to you and your family.

Theresa Learst

September 30, 2013

My prayers go out for the whole family for strength through this difficult time. I am honored to have been given the chance to know your Mom Tami, even for a short time.

I Love you Mommy!

September 30, 2013

September 30, 2013

Rebecca Charron Kowalski

September 30, 2013

You will be so missed by so many. Love you.

Jalene Vickey

September 30, 2013

Love you Gram Bee, you will be missed by many, love you dearly and think of you often <3

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