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Sandy K. Meinen

October 06, 2023

Sandy K. Meinen

Sandra “Sandy” K Meinen, age 77, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully Friday, October 6, 2023, at Norwalk Memorial Home following an extended illness.

She was born April 17, 1946, in Norwalk, daughter of the late Earl and June (VanDootingh) Meinen. She was a 1964 graduate of Norwalk High School and lived in Norwalk most of her life.  Sandy was a member of the St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church. She enjoyed her teaching career from the mid 1980’s until 2013, at EHOVE Career Center, teaching women skills for employment and independence.  She loved baking and sewing and especially being a grandma to her five grandchildren. She taught many skills to her children and grandchildren. She was loving, supportive, independent, and competitive. She enjoyed playing and winning a good game and completing puzzles. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren at her cabin in the Allegheny National Forest in Kelletville, PA, and did so often.

She is survived by her daughters, Natalie Meyers of Dearborn, MI, and Erin (Bill) Dotson of Norwalk; grandchildren, Gabrielle Meyers of Dearborn, MI, Caleb (George Wechter) Meyers of Dearborn, MI, Troi (Matt) Mroczynski of Parma, OH, Catherine Meyers of Redwood City, CA, and Wyatt Dotson, serving in the US Army oversees.

Visitation will be held Thursday, October 12, 2023, from 11:00 A.M. until time of service at 1:00 P.M. at the Evans Funeral Home, 314 E. Main Street, Norwalk with Pastor Ann Marshall officiating. Burial will follow at Collins Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be sent to St. Peter Lutheran Church, 243 Benedict Avenue, Norwalk, OH 44857 or the Norwalk High School Robotic Team, 350 Shady Lane Drive, Norwalk, OH 44857.

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Sandy K. Meinen

Sandra “Sandy” K Meinen, age 77, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully Friday, October 6, 2023, at Norwalk Memorial Home following an extended illness.

She was born April 17, 1946, in Norwalk, daughter of the late Earl and June (VanDootingh) Meinen. She was a 1964 graduate of Norwalk High School and lived in Norwalk most of her life.  Sandy was a member of the St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church. She enjoyed her teaching career from the mid 1980’s until 2013, at EHOVE Career Center, teaching women skills for employment and independence.  She loved baking and sewing and especially being a grandma to her five grandchildren. She taught many skills to her children and grandchildren. She was loving, supportive, independent, and competitive. She enjoyed playing and winning a good game and completing puzzles. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren at her cabin in the Allegheny National Forest in Kelletville, PA, and did so often.

She is survived by her daughters, Natalie Meyers of Dearborn, MI, and Erin (Bill) Dotson of Norwalk; grandchildren, Gabrielle Meyers of Dearborn, MI, Caleb (George Wechter) Meyers of Dearborn, MI, Troi (Matt) Mroczynski of Parma, OH, Catherine Meyers of Redwood City, CA, and Wyatt Dotson, serving in the US Army oversees.

Visitation will be held Thursday, October 12, 2023, from 11:00 A.M. until time of service at 1:00 P.M. at the Evans Funeral Home, 314 E. Main Street, Norwalk with Pastor Ann Marshall officiating. Burial will follow at Collins Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be sent to St. Peter Lutheran Church, 243 Benedict Avenue, Norwalk, OH 44857 or the Norwalk High School Robotic Team, 350 Shady Lane Drive, Norwalk, OH 44857.

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Michelle

Sterling Heights, MI, USA
October 11, 2023

Natalie you and your family will be in our prayers love your DPSCD Family.

Sue Lindsley

October 09, 2023

Natalie, Erin and family- My deepest sympathy to you all. Although there were years when we weren’t in close touch, in recent years we reconnected going to Plankton to have some fun shopping until she wasn’t able to go anymore. Just wanted to share a happy memory.

John E. Schumm

Norwalk, OH, United States
October 09, 2023

Dear family: I remember Sandy from our high school and college days as we occasionally shared rides to and from BGSU.She was always so friendly and I enjoyed talking to her. She was a great teacher. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

John E. Schumm

Nora Knople

Norwalk, OH, USA
October 08, 2023

Erin and Natalie and family,

My prayers are lifted up to you all. Thank you, Ms. Sandy, for being a loving, kind human and raising loving, kind humans. Your presence will be missed by so many.

Tina Beier

Hilliard, OH, USA
October 08, 2023

Sandy was such a great friend. She helped me through the loss of my husband back in my twenties. She would always make me mint tea as we talked and cried and laughed. She was an amazing teacher and therapist and I will love her for the rest of my life. She was an amazing soul. RIP my dear friend.

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