Sandra Klingelsmith Obituary

Sandra M. Klingelsmith

Aug 26, 1941 - Jul 12, 2023

Huron

Sandra M. "Sandi" Klingelsmith, 81, residing in Huron, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at her daughter's home.

Sandi was born Aug. 26, 1941, in Buffalo, New York, to Eric T. and Arline O. (Harris) Tornquist.

Sandi graduated from Capital University with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education where she served as Sigma Beta Chi President. She received her Masters degree from Bowling Green State University. She began her 30-year teaching career in Columbus and then taught in Norwalk and part-time in Monroeville. Sandi retired from Western Reserve Schools in 2000 and continued to substitute teach until she was 77 years of age. Sandi was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Huron, where she was a part of the Women's Circle, Altar Guild, and the women's bible study group. She was also Vice President of the Women's Jaycees in Norwalk, Civic Club in Huron, Huron Eagles, and Daughters of the Eastern Star. In her spare time, Sandi was an avid reader and she enjoyed art and cooking classes. She loved her family and friends, her church, and was also a great supporter of animals.

Sandi is survived by her daughters, Heidi K. (Michael) Oglesbee of Huron and Kelly L. Klingelsmith of Sandusky; four grandchildren, Zachary E. (Chloe) Daikawa of Toledo, Cassidy S. Daikawa of Huron, Logan R. (Constanza) Dabney of Lonetree, Colorado, and Cameron M. Dabney of Toledo; brother, Gary B. (Linda) Tornquist of Tonawanda, New York; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Sandi was preceded in death by her parents; and son, Eric B. Klingelsmith.

Visitation for friends will be 10 a.m. Saturday, July 15, 2023, until the time of Sandi's memorial services at 11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 930 Main St., Huron, Ohio, 44839, with Pastor Stacy Lauer-Scovanner presiding. Private burial will take place at a later date at Meadow Green Memorial Park, Huron.

Those wishing to contribute to Sandi's memory may do so to Stein Hospice Services, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, Ohio, 44870, Humane Society of Erie County, 1911 Superior St., Sandusky, Ohio, 44870, or Erie County Dog Pound, 2900 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky, Ohio, 44870.

Condolences may be shared online at www.grofffuneralhomes.com.