Sandra Ann Matthees

Goodview,
Sandra A. Matthees, 77, of Winona died Friday, May 13th at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse., surrounded by her family.
Sandra was born April 6, 1939 in Winona to Earl and Carolyn (Bittner) Reese. She was a lifelong Winona resident. On July 30, 1955 she married Gordon Matthees in Winona.
She was a member of St. Matthews Lutheran Church. Sandra was the caretaker of her family. She enjoyed cooking and was especially known for her baked goods. Keeping a neat and tidy house was important. She loved to spend time with family and friends and sit in the sun. Sandra and Gordon enjoyed annual family vacations to California and Las Vegas, as well as frequent trips to the casino to visit friends and enjoy her favorite country music.
Survivor s include her husband Gordon, three children; Lance (Robin) Matthees, Rock Matthees and Tamara Matthees (Randy Galewski) all of Winona, three grandchildren; Katina (Jeremy) Voelker, Reese and Bryce Galewski, a sister Donna (Jim) Roemer of Golden Valley, brother-in-law Dick Kowalewski and three sisters-in-law; JoAnn Nichols, Janette Matthees and Sharon Matthees. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Nancy (Don) Springer and LaVonne Kowalewski, three brothers-in-law; Boyd Nichols, Eldor Matthees and Ed Matthees.
Private family services will be held. Hoff Celebration of Life Center is assisting the family with arrangements. Please share a memory of Sandra at her on-line guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com.