Sandra K. Rychener, age 78 years, of Pettisville, passed away Sunday afternoon, October 20, 2019, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 8, 1941, at Wauseon, the daughter of Paul and Wauneta (Wyse) Smith, and married Joe Rychener on September 18, 1965.
A 1959 graduate of Pettisville High School and 1960 graduate of the Toledo Beauty Academy, she owned and operated Sandy’s Styling Salon in Pettisville for 46 years before retiring in 2010.
She enjoyed gardening, traveling, snowmobiling, attending the grandkids ballgames and spending time with her family. She was a member of the Pettisville Missionary Church.
She is survived by her husband, Joe; two sons, Todd (Jeni) Rychener and Troy (Sheri) Rychener, both of Pettisville; six grandchildren, Korben, Jaret, Alec, Taylor, Caleb, and Sam; three brothers, Eugene (Shirley) Smith of Wauseon, her twin Bill (Arda) Smith of Camden, MI and Larry (Jill) Smith of Wauseon. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Memorial services will be held on Friday at 11 AM at the Pettisville Missionary Church with Pastors Kent Norr and Tim Steiner officiating. Interment will precede in the Pettisville Cemetery. Friends may call at the Pettisville Missionary Church from 3 – 8 PM on Thursday.
The family suggests that memorials be given to CHP Hospice or the Women’s Ministry Council at Pettisville Missionary Church. Short Funeral Home in Archbold has been entrusted with the arrangements.