Sandra Jill Wernette's Obituary
Sandra Jill Wernette of Canadian Lakes, loving wife and best golf partner, passed away October 16, 2022, with her husband by her side at the age of 76. Per her wishes, cremation will take place with a service to follow in the spring.
Sandra was born January 17, 1946, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of George and Florence (Prowicz) Whitney. She married the love of her life, Chris Wernette, in 1969, and the two spent the next 53 years golfing together, travelling together, and simply enjoying life together. They went on multiple cruises each year, maxing out at somewhere over 100 cruises. Sandra earned her bachelor’s degree in teaching from Central Michigan University and went on to teach at Chippewa Hills for 29 years before her retirement. She was an independent and self-assured woman all her life and had a wonderful sense of humor.
Left to cherish her vibrant memory are her husband, Chris Wernette; brother, Richard Whitney of Columbus, OH, and numerous friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Those desiring may direct memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society in lieu of flowers.
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