Obituary of Sandra Irene Reisig

Sandra Irene Drumheller was born on July 31, 1947 in Detroit, Michigan. She is one of six children born from the union of the late Edward H. and the late Margaret (Dumas) Drumheller. Sandra lived all her life in Monroe, graduating from Orchard High School.

Sandra married Edward “Whitey” Reisig and from this union came a formation of a blended family. Sandra worked hard to care for her family. She co-owned Our Place Café, working as a waitress, barmaid and also cooked. Her and her late husband Whitey ran the Duck Inn for over 18 years. Sandra finally took retirement in 2001.

Sandra was very loyal to her community. She was involved with the Moose Lodge of Monroe and the Monroe Senior Citizens Center at Mable Kehres where she loved to dance, volunteer, cooking for events including her delicious duck burgers, and supported every fundraiser she could. Sandra was an avid collector of antiques and unique items and enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and hunting with every opportunity. She was an amazing cook and often taught others some of her famous dishes. Sandra had many friends. She was always known as the hat lady and would often wear them just to see others smile.  

Sandra Irene Reisig, age 70 of Monroe passed away at 10:07am on Friday, October 27, 2017 at the ProMedica Monroe Skilled Nursing Center. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her two daughters: Lisa Mudge in 2007 and Heather Krueger on 2005; and her sister: Virginia Sander.

To cherish her memory, Sandra leaves her two sisters: Beverly (Lynn) Brock of Taylor and Anna Marie Caulder of Cleveland, TN; two brothers: Edward (Terri) Drumheller of Flat Rock and Cecil Drumheller of Monroe; two grandsons: Charles “Chucky” Mudge of Ida and Hunter Michael Mudge of Ida; close friend and confidant: Betty Williams of Monroe and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Friends may gather on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 from 2:00pm until 5:00pm at Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe Street (734)384-5185. A Memorial Service will follow at 5:00pm with Reverend Michael Gilbert officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Monroe Senior Citizens at Mable Kehres. Online guests may leave words of comfort and inspiration or share a photo by visiting www.merklefs.com.