SanDee Jean Francis

(nee Sprotte), 66, of Oak Creek, Wisconsin passed away peacefully with her family by her side on April 29, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Gloria Sprotte, father-in-law James W. Francis, Aunt Joyce Gauer, and sister and brother-in-law Lynne and Gordon Hansen. She is survived by her loving husband of 32 years, J. Phil Francis and her five children, Scott (Danielle) Schutten, Stacy (Nick) Sommerville, Sean Schutten, JP (Pauliane) Francis, and Jacob (Jackie) Francis. She was the cherished Granny to Ethan, Caleb, Liam, and Seth. Further survived by her siblings, Billy (Robin) Sprotte, Janet (George) Artka, and David (Lynn) Sprotte, adored cousin Lori (Bob) Wucherer, special daughter-in-law to Carolyn Francis, and sister-in-laws Jamie Sue (Bruce) Mason and Jayne Estelle (Mark) Howell, beloved Aunt to copious nieces and

nephews, and life-long friends Kathy and Roberta.

She touched many hearts, had avivacious spirit, and charisma. SanDee was always the life of the party. SanDee graduated from Bay View High School in 1975 and Milwaukee Area Technical College in 1993. SanDee was a Registered Nurse who worked

compassionately and empathetically for all her patients. Her kindness was always

apparent as indicated by achieving three Aurora Stars for her exemplary service.

While working as a hospice nurse, SanDee ensured her patients experienced their

wishes by facilitating event plans. She also worked as a home health care nurse and

as a case manager at St. Luke's Medical Center.

SanDee and Phil were married on May 19, 1990. SanDee enjoyed traveling with

Phil to destinations near and far; Mexico, Dominican Republic, Ashland, and

Florida were frequent trips. Sun, sand, smiles, and Phil were SanDee's favorite

things. She loved spending her summer days floating in the pool and winter days in

the warm sun elsewhere. SanDee always enjoyed spending time with loved ones.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Cancer Society are appreciated and

can be donated at the following location:

https://raiseyourway.donordrive.com/campaign/SanDee-Francis-Memorial-

Donation (Please copy and paste this link)

Private family service followed by Celebration of Life. The family welcomes all

friends to the Celebration of Life at the Hilton Garden Inn Airport in Milwaukee,

Wisconsin on Friday, May 19, 2023, from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

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