Sandra L. (Bartel) Christopherson Obituary

With sadness, we share the passing of Sandra L. (Bartel) Christopherson (Portage, Wisconsin). Sandra, born on October 17, 1944, passed away on July 22, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Marvin Bartel and Bernice Bartel (Bonnie); her son John Jr.; her husband John W. Christopherson; and her in-laws, Art Christopherson Sr., Verena Christopherson, Art Christopherson Jr., Frank Christopherson, Victoria Picha, Doris Oliver, Viola Curtis and Dolores Patroelj.

She is survived by: her close friend Georgia Bortz (Kluge); her children, Jeffrey Christopherson and Lori Taylor (Brian); her granddaughters, Kirie Friedrichs (Dustin) and Jennifer Bortz (Christopher); her great grandchildren, Catalina Christopherson, Freya Friedrichs, Cyrus Friedrichs and Emmett Bortz; her siblings, Terry Bartel, Linda Thurler (Terry), Mike Kelley (Dawn), Dennis Kelley (Sheila), Brian Kelley (Kathy) and Gary Kelley (Pam); and her in-laws, Chuck Christopherson (Rita), Cindy Harvey (Scott), Blanche Eaton, Bob Johnson, Wanda Cossack (Tom), Betty McIntyre and Louise Brown. She is also survived by many other relatives and special friends.