Sandra married Roger Gardner on June 13, 1989. Together they enjoyed camping in many states. She also loved her garden, canning in the fall, sewing and quilting. Sandra never missed a Green Bay Packer football game. She also liked to attend her grandkids sporting events.

Sandra worked at the Village Cooperative in Marshalltown, where she was the Members Manager. Sandra really enjoyed her career and loved being around all the residents.

Sandra is survived by her husband, Roger, of Haverhill; two sisters, Diane and Harold Messler, of Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin and Kathy Silhanek, of Cedar Rapids; a brother, Greg Pavelka, of Dysart; three step-children, Dr. Jeremy and Sadie Gardner, of Grand Fork, North Dakota, Jackie and Meshack Koesch, of Waukee, and Chris and Kris Gardner, of Huxley, and eight step-grandchildren: Grant and Ellie Gardner, Ryland, Chelsea and Malcom Koesch and Kayley, Halle and Ashtyn Gardner.

Sandra is preceded in death by her parents; in-laws, Pete and Ruth Gardner; step-grandson, Samuel Gardner; brother-in-law, Ron Silhanek and a nephew, Brad Messler.

Visitation: Tuesday, March 21, 2023, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, at Overton Funeral Home, 714 First St., Traer, Iowa, 50675.

Funeral Mass: Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at 11:00 am, at St. Paul Catholic Church, 1102 Walnut St., Traer, Iowa 50675.

Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery, Dysart, Iowa.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Arrangements: Overton Funeral Home, 714 First St. Traer, Iowa. 319-478-2775. Condolences may be left at: www.parrottandwood.com