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Erma "Sandy" Heit

Erma "Sandy"  Heit

Erma L. “Sandy” Heit, age 99 of Durand, died Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at the American Lutheran Home in Mondovi.

Sandy was born and raised in Arkansaw, WI. She was the daughter of Herman and Myrtle Schultz. Sandy attended and graduated from Arkansaw High School in 1940. After high school, Sandy attended UW-Madison and graduated with a degree as a Registered Nurse. Upon graduation, Sandy enlisted into the Army and was stationed in the Philippines caring for wounded soldiers during WWII. Sandy returned to Chicago, IL and married Glen L. Heit on June 26, 1947. Later, Sandy and Glen returned to Durand where she worked at Marycrest Hospital and Chippewa Valley Hospital (Advent Health) until her retirement in the early 1990s.

Sandy was known for being a hard worker, with a big, compassionate heart. She touched the lives of countless doctors and patients in her tenure as a Registered Nurse. She loved her time at the cottage, spending numerous hours looking for arrowheads and agates. Sandy also enjoyed yardwork, feeding the squirrels, and cheering on the Minnesota Twins. Most importantly, Sandy loved to spend time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren, sharing in their life activities.  

Sandy is survived by her three sons, Gary, Gregory (Pam) and Steven; four grandchildren, Grant (Trista) Heit, Camalla (Chad) Catt-DeWyre, MyLynnda (Steve) Galewski, and Tiffannie (Jeremy) Saueressig; nine great grandchildren, Brevin, Keegen, Abraham, Addison, Olivia, Maizy, Remilyn, Gage, and Eisen. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and grandson-in-law, Kasey Catt.

Private family services will be held.

Condolences

  1. Dick and Doshie Grey

    Our Sympathy to the Heit family , your mother was a great Lady and a wonderful nurse. I hope she enjoyed every moment of her long life.

  2. Barb

    Sympathy to the family of Sandy she was close to my parents and a Family friend.

  3. Vicci Rosenberg

    So sorry for the loss of Sandy. Fine lady good bless!!

  4. Jane and John Heit

    Thoughts and prayers are with your family

  5. John and judy parr

    She will always be remembered hugs to all

  6. Donna Karshbaum

    Sandy was a Beautiful Lady, You All have our Deepest Sympathy, God Bless You All ????❤️????

  7. ROGER L POESCHEL

    Sorry to her of you mothers passing. Sandy will be in our thoughts and prayers.

  8. Rose Sabelko

    Condolences to Sandy's Family. I had the honor of working with Sandy at the Chippewa Valley Hospital. She had a special professionalism about her and was a lady of grace.

  9. Richard and Janine Endl

    We are so sorry for your loss. She will be missed and remembered. Our deepest sympathies to your families.
    Janine and Rick Endl

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