Sandra Lea Stollenwerk Obituary

We announce the death of Sandra Lea Stollenwerk (Elm Grove, Wisconsin), who passed away on October 10, 2026, at the age of 83. Sandra will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Sandra Lea Stollenwerk to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Norman Merz and Erna Merz; and her brother Richard Merz. She is survived by: her grandchildren, Henry, Anna, Vonne, Hazel, Jasper and Ellen; and her husband Charles Stollenwerk. She is also survived by her son's, daughter's-in-law, grandchildren, niece's, nephew.

Visitation was held on Thursday, October 22nd 2026 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the Catholic Parish (1260 Church St, Elm Grove, WI 53122). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Thursday, October 22nd 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

Flowers or memorial donations to the MSOE School of Nursing would be greatly appreciated by Sandra. Please go to https://give.msoe.edu. and search for the "Milwaukee County General Hospital School of Nursing Endowed Scholarship" fund.