Sandra Hesse

Sandra L. Hesse, 77, of Waukon died Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. Memorial services were held Thursday, May 21 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon with Fr. Joseph Sevcik officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery, Waukon. Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon handled arrangements.

Sandra Lynn Hesse was born January 4, 1949, in Waukon, the daughter of Edwin and June (Landro) Leiran. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Waukon, where she later taught Sunday School. She attended Waukon High School.

June 14, 1968, Sandy married Wayne Runice. To this union three children were born: Jay, Shelle, and Heather. Wayne passed away July 4, 1986. She then married Orville Hesse March 6, 2002. Orville passed away October 21, 2008. One day while at a thrift store, Sandy met John Troendle. The two were married April 15, 2023.

She was a very crafty lady and loved to crochet and sew. She also enjoyed gardening, working on puzzles, and collecting elephants. More than anything she loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Sandy is survived by her husband John; two children, Shelle Fogt and Heather (Scott) Van Gorp; seven siblings: Tom (Bev) Leiran, Rick Leiran, Vicki (Roger) Gamm, Jeff Leiran, Larre (Brenda) Leiran, Jon Leiran, and Mikki (Ed) Anton; six step-children: Donna, Debbie, Steve and Tammy, who are the children of Orville Hesse, and Larry and Linda, who are the children of John Troendle; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Jay; a brother, Gary Leiran; and a sister-in-law, Caryl Leiran.

Online condolences may be left at www.martinfunerals.com.