Sandra "Sandy" K. (Spiegel) Prinz

Sandra (Sandy) K. (Spiegel) Prinz, 81 of Rib Mountain passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 18, 2023 surrounded by her loving husband of 62 years, Bill Prinz, and children.

She was born August 23, 1941 in Adrian, MN, daughter of the late Owen and Helen (Guralski) Spiegel.  On April 15, 1961 she married her high school sweetheart Bill Prinz at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Wausau.

Sandy was a loving wife, mother, sister, Nana and friend. She had a joyful work career with GTE in her early years, and 49 happy years of friendship at Business Service Center.

Sandy loved her family deeply and had the most generous heart.  She was known for her “secret” applesauce recipe, baby bibs and crocheting baby socks and washcloths.  She always brought a smile to those around her and made friends wherever she went.  She enjoyed reading, playing family games, doing crossword puzzles and pontoon rides on Lake Wausau; but what she will most be remembered for, was her role as Nana!  She truly was an incredible woman and we will forever carry her memory with us in our hearts.  We love you MORE!

Survivors include her loving husband, Bill Prinz, her daughters Tammy (Pat) Johnson, Shelly (Kurt) Kraimer and daughter-in-law Kathy Prinz.  Eight grandchildren, Abby Prinz, Will Prinz, LeRoy (Erin) Jonas, James (Kelsey) Jonas, Kelsey (Drew) Cazee, Emily (Ryan) Boyer, Austin (Cindy) Kraimer, Jake (Karlie) Kraimer/Hanke.  15 great-grandchildren, Abigail, Emma, LeRoy, Jackson, Caleb, Judah, Noah, Micah, Khloe, Bentley, Harper, Kinslee, Kamden, Kinsleigh and Karter;  Her brother Kent Spiegel, sisters-in-law Marlene Spiegel and Connie Spiegel, Brothers-in law Scott (Tina) Prinz and Dan Beckman.  Along with numerous nieces, nephews, and life-long friends.  And of course – her special fur friend Oliver!

Besides her parents, Sandy was preceded in death by her son Brian Prinz, two brothers, Jay Spiegel and Paul Spiegel, sister Dawn Beckman and nephew Adam Spiegel.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Noon on Friday July 7, 2023 at St. Matthew Catholic Church, Wausau.  229 S 28th Ave Wausau, WI 54401.  Father Robert Thorn will preside.  Visitation will be held at the church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of Mass at Noon.  Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Wausau is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences may be shared at www.petersonkraemer.com.

The family wants to thank all of the caregivers at Davita Dyalis Center and the staff at Aspirus Hospital for the compassionate care they extended to Sandy.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed in her name to St. Jude or Marathon County Humane Society.