Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2024 between 4:00-6:00 P.M. at the Runge Mortuary followed by cremation. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 1:00 P.M. with a gathering for fellowship with friends until 4:00 P.M. at Legacy Church in Davenport (4823 Jersey Ridge Rd). Online condolences may be expressed at www.rungemortuary.com.
Sandra was born on September 15, 1970 in Marbach am Neckar, Germany to Udo and Hannelore (Bauer) Gottsmann. She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Steven, on December 14, 1990 in Ulm, Germany. She was a wonderful wife and mother. She endured the effects of Huntington’s disease with grace and assurances of her salvation. She enjoyed cooking and baking for family and friends. Maintained a wonderful home and enjoyed operating a home daycare for military children while she was able. She was incredibly loved at Legacy Church and enjoyed caring for infants and toddlers the most. She was always ready to jump in and assist at any church activity even when her disease limited her abilities.
She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Steven; daughter, Stephanie; son, Dominic; grandchildren, Keelan and Kaden; and brother and sisters.
She was preceded in death by her parents.