Sandra “Sandy” Schultz Ducharme, age 73 of Little Canada, MN, handed away unexpectedly on Could 22, 2025, whereas touring with pals in Austria—dwelling life to the fullest, simply as she all the time had. Sandy was born on April 20, 1952, to Harold and Daisy Schultz and raised on a dairy and livestock farm close to Lengthy Prairie, MN. She graduated from Lengthy Prairie Excessive Faculty in 1970 and later earned her degree in Broadcasting after attending Brown Institute and the College of Minnesota. On September 17, 1983, she married the love of her life, Tom Ducharme. With that union, she warmly welcomed his 4 youngsters Renee, Rita, Michael, and James and embraced household life with pleasure and goal. On April 2, 1986, they had been blessed with the start of their son, Neil—an expertise Sandy treasured deeply and spoke of with lasting satisfaction. Sandy’s early profession included roles at a TV station in Miles Metropolis, Montana, a radio station in Redwood Falls, MN, and with Mobil Chemical Firm. However her coronary heart all the time belonged to youth management and agriculture. As a lifelong 4-H-er from Todd County, she poured her vitality and fervour into creating future generations. She devoted greater than twenty years to the Minnesota State Honest 4-H program—starting as dorm employees and a choose, and ultimately serving because the MN State Honest 4-H Reveals Coordinator beginning in 2001. She led 23 State Festivals and a digital showcase in 2020, and in 2017 was honored because the Minnesota Affiliation of Extension 4-H Youth Growth Professionals “Buddy of 4-H”. Sandy was a significant voice on the marketing campaign committee to reimagine and renovate the 4-H Constructing on the State Fairgrounds—simply one among many examples of her enduring management and impression. Sandy was additionally a proud and energetic member of Lambda Delta Phi Sorority from her faculty years by the current. She served as Lively Chapter Advisor and Property Supervisor, guiding and mentoring numerous younger ladies. Extra just lately, she additionally supported Delta Theta Sigma fraternity, extending her care and knowledge to younger males inside the college neighborhood. Sandy’s legacy is outlined by her boundless generosity, fierce loyalty, and vibrant spirit—however maybe nothing introduced her extra pleasure in her ultimate 12 months than changing into a grandmother. Her 15-month-old grandson was the sunshine of her life. She dropped the whole lot at a second’s discover—making five-hour drives and numerous sacrifices—to be current throughout his first 12 months, sharing her love, laughter, and tales with him. Her devotion to him was a lovely reflection of her character: deeply selfless, joyful, and full of affection. Sandy’s life was wealthy with service, neighborhood, and connection. She touched the lives of many throughout the state and past, and her absence can be deeply felt. Sandy is survived by son, Neil (Vanessa); and grandson, Harvey Ducharme; sister, Cindy (Patrick) Petersen; brother, Duane Schultz; brother-in-law, Tom Rohr; nieces, Megan Rohr, Ashley Rohr (Boomer Thiel and new great-niece, Whitley), and Katie (Darin) Geray; stepchildren, Renee Ducharme, Michael Ducharme, and James (Suzanne) Ducharme; son-in-law, Wealthy Willox, together with grandchildren, Jayne, Sheila, Jake, Alyssa, Jacque, Blake, and several other great-grandchildren. Sandy was preceded in dying by her husband, Tom Ducharme; dad and mom, Harold and Daisy Schultz; sister, Gelene Rohr; and stepdaughter, Rita (Ducharme) Willox; in addition to aunts, uncles, and grandparents. Visitation 4:00 – 8:00 PM Thursday, June 19 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Dwelling-Roseville, 2130 N. Dale St. @ County Rd B. Graveside service 9:00 AM Friday June 20 at St. John The Evangelist of Little Canada Cemetery, 450 E. Little Canada Rd., Little Canada (one block east of the church). Memorial service 11:00 AM Friday, June 20 at Roseville Lutheran Church, 1215 Roselawn Ave., Roseville with visitation from 10:00 – 11:00 AM. For individuals who want to make a memorial contribution in lieu of flowers, memorial donations in her honor have been organized for 4-H and Lambda Delta Phi: 4-H Constructing Undertaking: z.umn.edu/sandy4H Lambda Delta Phi Home: PayPal: [email protected] Venmo: LDPhi-UMN-Alumni Examine to LDPhi: Mail to Olivia Drehmel 1656 White Pine Means Unit H Carver, MN 55315 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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