Sandra Dee Peloquin Obituary
Sandra Fulmer Peloquin, beloved wife of James Peloquin of 35 years and devoted mother of two daughters, passed unexpectedly on Saturday, December 27, 2025, in Elyria.
A dedicated educator, Sandra began her teaching career in Cleveland Municipal Schools in 1993, follow by Lorain City Schools in 1998, and retired in June 2025. She was a passionate advocate for Multilingual Learners (ML) Community and taught classes for ML in Lorain County Community College. Sandra was excited to spend her retirement traveling with her husband and continuing to nurture the students and families she served.
She graduated from Ashland University in 1992, spending a semester studying at Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, and earned a Master of Education in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) in 2010. Sandra served as a delegate for the National Education Association and part of the Ohio Education Association and was the Mid-Atlantic Director for the NEA Hispanic Caucus. In 2022, she was awarded Hero for Children from the Blessing House and the George Hertrich Service Award. She was an active member of Leaders of Today of Lorain County and had been a member of Sacred Heart Chapel of Lorain since 1991.
Sandra cherished her weekly trivia nights with her husband, Jim, and always looked forward to her monthly book club gatherings. She had a deep love for music and enjoyed attending concerts whenever she could. Time spent with her daughters in Columbus was especially meaningful to her and among her greatest joys. Generous with both her time and her heart, Sandra could never say no when someone needed help. She faithfully supported others by attending students' games, graduations, and baby showers, and even went so far as to become licensed to officiate weddings so she could marry those she loved. She also devoted herself to caring for her elderly friends, taking them to doctor and nail appointments. In quiet moments, Sandra often prayed the rosary for those in need.
Sandra will be remembered for her kindness, generosity, and her unforgettable snort laughter, as well as the love she gave so freely to all who were blessed enough to know her. She had a deep passion for advocating for and supporting multilingual students and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Sandra is survived by her husband, James Peloquin; daughters, Olivia (Ethan) and Gabriella (Josh); her parents, Gloria and Thomas (Judy); her siblings, Mark (Cindy) and Ann (Dennis); in-laws, Victoria (Michael), Ronald, Jennifer (Richard), Kevin (Sandi); and fifteen nieces and nephews. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and mentor who touched the lives of many through her leadership, kindness, and unwavering commitment to education and community.
Funeral mass will be held on Saturday, January 17, at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Chapel, 4301 Pearl Ave., Lorain. Rev. Father, Alex Spenik, Pastor will officiate. A Celebration of Life to follow at German's Villa, 12:30, at 3330 Liberty Ave. Vermilion.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations for a scholarship fund in Sandra's honor donates can made via Venmo https://www.venmo.com.
