Pearl M. Sanders of Port Washington passed away with her family at her side on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at the age of 83. Pearl was born in St. Francis, WI on June 17, 1942, the beloved daughter of Joseph and Lorraine (Wehr) Roth. On October 7, 1961, she married her true love, Fredrick Sanders in Cudahy and together raised four boys.

Pearl and her husband liked to travel, especially to Hawaii. In the late 1980's the couple ran the Red Rooster Tavern in Stevens Point, WI. Pearl enjoyed casino trips, bingo, playing cards with her family and friends, puzzles and a turtle sundae from Culver's. She also treasured the companionship of her small dogs.

Pearl's memory will be cherished by her three sons Fred (Nadine) Sanders, Rich (Sandy) Sanders, and Jim (Pam) Sanders; 9 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren; brother Earl (Donna) Roth; sister-in-law Ilse Roth. She is further survived by other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Fred and son Keith Sanders; siblings Joann (Pat) Lanaghan, Joseph Roth, Nancy (Ken) Wartman and Harold Roth.

A Memorial Service will be held for Pearl at 1:00pm on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Eernisse Funeral Home, 1167 Washington Ave., Cedarburg, WI 53012. The family will receive friends and relatives at the funeral home from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Pearl will be laid to rest at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery next to her husband and son.

Memorials can be made in Pearl's name to the Wisconsin Humane Society Ozaukee Campus in memory of Pearl's love for her little dogs. www.wihumane.org