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Debbie Sandman Obituary
December 28, 1955 - March 15, 2025
Debbie Sandman was born on December 28, 1955, in Benkelman, NE, to Kenneth and Cleophia (Lane) Denker and passed away on March 15, 2025, in Omaha, NE, at the age of 69 years, two months and 15 days.
Debbie grew up on a farm north of Wauneta, NE, and graduated from Wauneta High School with the Class of 1974. On January 26, 1974, Debbie was united in marriage to William Sandman and to this union two children were born: Stacey and Brian. She spent the majority of her younger years raising the children and taking care of things around the house. In 1986, the family moved from Wauenta to Kearney where they resided before making the move to Utica, Nebraska in 2011. Debbie cleaned houses and worked for American Electric for many years. In her free time, she enjoyed taking walks, sewing and spending time with her grandchildren. Debbie was also a great caretaker for her husband, Bill. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Utica, Nebraska.
Debbie is preceded in death by her parents; parents-in-law, Jack and Verna Sandman; sisters-in-law, Vicky Grimes, Janice Allen.
Survivors cherishing her memory include her husband of 51 years, Bill Sandman; children, Stacey Bauer (Kip Ingram), Brian Sandman; grandchildren, Alec, Abby, Cacia, Mayson; brother, Kerry Denker; sister, Shelly (Randy) Yoder; sister-in-law, Jackie Dewey (Terry); brothers-in-law, Doug Allen, Gary Grimes, Greg Sandman (Terista); nieces, Danielle Oakman (Chad), Nicole Griffiths (Mark), Jennifer Harris (Jim), Ashli Cox (Toby); nephews, J.D. Grimes (Rebecca), Aric Allen (Tiffany), Chad Allen (Rebecca), Jacob Sandman, Daniel Sandman (Claire), Seth Dewey, Beau Yoder, Chase Yoder; numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.
A Celebration of Life Service for Debbie will be held at 11 a.m. (MST), on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Wauneta, Nebraska with Pastor Keith Well officiating. Inurnment to follow at Riverside Cemetery in Wauneta.
Zabka-Perdue Funeral Home
410 Jackson Ave.
Seward, Nebraska 68434
(402)-643-2924
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Marlene mailahn -chirnside
March 28, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Bette Dennis Old neighbor from Kearney
March 28, 2025
Sorry for your loss Bill, Stacie,Bryan. We shared many a good time in the old neighborhood. Steve passed away St. Patricks Day last year. may they both rest in peace.Sincerely Bette Dennis
Lori Hopper
March 28, 2025
Debbie and I worked for Owens and Minor became close friends. Even rouged one summer with B.J. and Bill. ( after working our regular 8) we had a lot of laughs, hot, dirty work, yet Deb and Bill could keep you laughing until your belly hurt.
Many happy times spent with our kids and husbands. Hot tubing with Virginia and spouse. Please know I'm with you in spirit as I could not make it for the service. She was a great person, who I was blessed to have known.
Nick, Amanda, and I send our prayers.
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