Sandra "Sandi" J. Kowalski

Sandra “Sandi” J. Kowalski, Franklin, 75, died on Tuesday, November 22, 2022. She was born on October 19, 1947, in Chicago, IL to the late William and Evelyn (Smith) Jackson. She worked in sales at local car dealerships where she met her husband, when she sold him a car. Sandi was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” V. Kowalski on April 25, 1987, at The Domes in Milwaukee, WI. She was a wonderful edition to Bob and his children; Sandi was welcomed into a ready-made family.

She and her “Roberto” enjoyed many years of traveling together whether it was by private yacht, motor home or cruise line. Sandi took joy in volunteering at the WI Humane Society in their retail shop where she could watch all the happy endings as animals found their forever homes. She was active in her parish, serving as a Eucharistic Minister and taking communion to a local hospital and nursing home. She was also member of the Prayer Shawl group at church, crocheting a variety of items to be donated to those in need. Sandi was a vibrant, colorful person, described as ‘a spark’ who had the ‘gift of gab’. No one was a stranger once they met Sandi.

Sandi is survived by her husband Bob, stepchildren Roxanne (Scott) Heusdens, Brian Kowalski, Blake (Tammy) Kowalski, 7 grandchildren; Chad Heusdens, Adam (Keri) Heusdens, Kyle Heusdens, Brandon Kowalski, Taylor Kowalski, Tabatha (Adam) Morris, Tara Sivertsen, 3 great grandchildren; Aria Morris, Syran Morris, Zinnia Heusdens, former daughter-in-law Debbie Kowalski, sister Donna Chaney, nephew Steven Chaney, as well as other relatives and many friends. She will be greatly missed.

Sandi was preceded in death by brother-in-law Tom Chaney and nephews Ken and Wayne Chaney.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at St. James Catholic Church (7219 S 27th St., Franklin) from 10:00 AM until the hour of service at 11:00 AM. A private interment will take place on a later date.