Sandra Ann Bish, (nee Holtslander) from Saukville, WI, peacefully passed away into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Saturday, November 18, 2023, at age 68. Born in Milwaukee, WI to Ronald Sr. and Patricia Holtslander on May 25, 1955, Sandra is survived by her former husband Frederick Gatzke, son Gordon Gatzke of Port Washington, father Ronald Holtslander Sr., also of Port Washington, sister Linda (Eric) Johnson of Princeton, WI, and brother Ronald (Lisa) Holtslander II of Port Washington. She is further survived by four nieces and nephews: Denyelle (John) Kosel, Clinton Templeman, Ronald Holtslander III, and Amanda (Jason) Esselmann. Sandra was also a great-aunt, niece, cousin and friend. She is proceeded in death by her mother Patricia Holtslander, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Sandra graduated from Port Washington High School in 1973. She was a member of the Port Washington Mariners Drill Team and was also a Girl Scout. Sandra worked as the store manager for Lauer Hardware in Port Washington and later owned and operated her own cleaning company. Sandra was a very talented baker and made beautiful cakes including tiered wedding cakes down to special ordered decorated sheet cakes. She was also very creative with arts and crafts and attended many art shows throughout the years. She was a volunteer at a Soup Kitchen for the homeless in Milwaukee, WI, for many years and taught the cooks how to prepare venison. As a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church (presently St. John XXIII Parish), she served as EMHC administering the Holy Eucharist to the sick and elderly. She also spent many years as an 8th grade CCD teacher.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:30PM on Saturday, December 9th at St. John XXIII – St. Mary's Church (420 Johnson St.) in Port Washington. Father Patrick Wendt will preside. The family will receive visitors at the church on Saturday, December 9th from 11AM until Mass begins at 12:30PM. Sandra will be laid to rest beside her mother in St. Leo's Cemetery, Friendship, WI, at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the charity of the donor's choice in Sandra's name.

Online condolence may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.