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Norwalk, OH 44857
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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 Marchall 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.