Sandra Joan Elizabeth Wheeler

Sandra Joan Elizabeth (Quam) Wheeler “Sandi”, age 72, of Superior, WI, passed away in Regions Hospital, St. Paul, MN, on Thursday, March 15, 2018, after living courageously with a long illness. Her husband Don, son, Donald Jr. and other family members were at her side. She was surrounded by love, phone calls and messages that were delivered to her bedside by loved ones on the telephones.

Sandi was born July 2, 1945 in Superior, WI, daughter of John Quam Sr. and Estelle (Martineau) Quam.

She was united in marriage to Donald Wheeler Sr. on July 8, 1977. To this union was born a daughter, Dorothea Estelle, and a son, Donald Jr.

Sandi worked many years in area restaurants serving up food and laughter to customers. She was a hardworking, spunky and compassionate gal. She was known for preparing large holiday feasts and inviting her family and others whom otherwise had no place to go for dinner. Sandi truly had a heart of gold!

She enjoyed reading, making cookies and other goodies and visiting with friends and family. Sandi was an enrolled member of the Fond du lac Band of Ojibwe, with a maternal line going back many generations.

Sand is survived by her husband, Donald E. Wheeler Sr. of Superior; her son, Donald Jr. (Brandi) of Gold Hill, OR; grandchildren, Stormy and Eli of Gold Hill, OR; brothers, Michael Quam of Superior, John Quam Jr. of Iron River; sisters, Virginia Engler of Marshall, MN, Darlene Quam, Duluth, MN, and Stella Simon of Oceola, MO; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, her parents, and brother Dickie.

Disposition of her remains was handled by the Downs-LeSage Funeral Home in Superior.

Special thanks to her visiting caregivers, Pat (Cricket) and Ann, from St. Luke’s Home Heath Care, and the staff of Regions Hospital ICU., Sandi appreciated everyone’s kindness and professional help.

Sandi was an irreplaceable gem and will be sorely missed by her family and friends. The angels came for Sandi, she is in heaven now.

A private Celebration of Life was held for family.

The Downs-LeSage Funeral Home, 1304 Hammond Avenue is assisting the family with arrangements. To leave a condolence or sign the guestbook, please visit our website at www.downs-lesage.com .