Marie Clara Sandman

Marie Sandman, 84 year old resident of Little Falls, passed away on Sunday, October 18 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Little Falls, with her family by her side. A Celebration of Life for Marie will be held on Monday, October 26 at 11:00 A.M. at Emblom Brenny Funeral Service in Little Falls with Father David Maciej officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until the hour of the service on Monday at Emblom Brenny Funeral Service in Little Falls. The burial will be held at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery north of Little Falls, MN. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Little Fall, MN, 56345: 208 W. Broadway, Little Falls, MN, 56345.

Marie Clara Herman was born on January 3, 1942 in Little Falls, MN to the late Peter and Clara (Fautsch) Herman. She grew up and attended school in Little Falls graduating with the class of 1960. Marie was united in marriage to Loren Sandman on July 22, 1967 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Little Falls, MN. The couple made their home in Little Falls and were blessed with three children, Todd, Carrie and Kurt. Marie worked for the Little Falls School District #482, first as a secretary before her children were born and later as a food service worker where she loved interacting with the high school students. Marie and Loren were very instrumental in establishing the Exchange Arena in Little Falls and the Little Falls Youth Hockey Association. She was a faithful member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Little Falls, volunteering in many capacities and was a member of the Christian Mother's. She was also a dedicated volunteer at St. Otto's Care Center in Little Falls. Marie enjoyed scrapbooking, researching hockey history, visiting secondhand stores and garage sales. She was very passionate about maintaining her lawn, flowers and decorating for the holidays. Marie treasured her time spent with her children and grandchildren.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Todd (Kirsten) Sandman of Cumberland, WI, Carrie Sandman of Chicago, IL, and Kurt (Donna) Sandman of Moorhead, MN; grandchildren, Erik Sandman, Gabby Ziebarth, Ethan Sandman, Andie Sandman and Madden Sandman; siblings, Leonard Herman of Little Falls, Donald (Sandy) Herman of Little Falls, Gerald (Mardell) Herman of Royalton, Richard Herman of Little Falls, Irene ( George) Moore of Little Falls, Helen (Kenny) Bechtold of Holdingford, Lois Herman of Thousand Oaks, CA, Linda (Charlie) Walker of Sartell and Diane (Tom) Santala of Sartell.

Marie was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Clara Herman; husband, Loren Sandman and a brother, Alfred Herman.

Emblom Brenny Funeral Service is Cherishing the Memory and Celebrating the Life of Marie