Sandra Jean (TeStroote) Nyenhuis of Menomonee Falls, age 74, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2022. She was born on September 20, 1947, the daughter of Allan and Lauretta (VanEss) TeStroote. On September 3, 1966 she was united in marriage to Thomas Nyenhuis and they celebrated 55 years of marriage.
One of her favorite Bible verses is Philippians 1:21 "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain."
Sandy loved music and enjoyed singing in Sweet Adeline's, competing in many regional and international contests. She also sang in her church choir and sang for many weddings, often duets with her husband. She also enjoyed camping, golfing and spending time with her family and friends.
Sandy is survived by her loving husband Tom, their children John (Debbie) Nyenhuis, Jason (Stacy) Nyenhuis, Kathryn (James) Cregan, and Jessica (Christopher) Kolff; siblings Linda (Roger) Buyze, Gail (Lee) LeMahieu, and James (Lori) TeStroote; siblings-in-law Susan Gross, Jennifer (Brian) Gabrielse.
She is further survived by grandchildren Andrew Banwell, Allie Kolff, Isabel Nyenhuis, Isaac Nyenhuis, Adeline Kolff, and James John (JJ) Cregan as well as two step-grandchildren Maris and John Cregan, one great-grandson, Eden Visone-Banwell, and many cousins, nieces & nephews.
Sandy was preceeded in death by her parents Allan & Lauretta TeStroote, her brother Dennis TeStroote, parents-in-law, Wilbert & Elsie Nyenhuis, siblings-in-law Steve & Janet Nyenhuis, and Al Gross.
Funeral services will be held at Falls Church, W156 N7356 Pilgrim Rd, Menomonee Falls on Saturday, June 18th, 2022 at 12 p.m. Family and friends are welcome for the visitation time beginning at 10 a.m. until time of service. The service will also be available via livestream via the church website https://fallsopc.org/sermons/. Burial will be at Hartman Cemetery in Oostburg on Monday, June 20th at 10a.m.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions would be appreciated for Falls Church.