Sandra “Sandy” Doerr age 74, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, with her family at her side.She was born in Harrisburg, IL on October 17, 1945, to Jim and Vivian (Douglas)Wiseman.
Over the course of her life, she was a welder, a cake decorator, and a beautician. She also worked for Olin Corporation, where she worked in ballistics as a tester.
She married Dennis Doerr on February 14, 1998. He survives.
She is survived by her children Jim Lavite, Tony Lavite, Misty (Steve) Biciocchi, Brian (Kristie) Lavite, and Brad (Sherry) Lavite; her sisters, Mary (Gene)Flowers, Diane Jamison, Margaret (Bill) Ryan; brothers, JayDee Wiseman, Chris Wiseman and Harry Wiseman; Denny’s children, Denny (Kim) Doerr and Misty (Dave) Koshinski; 19 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Chuck Wiseman; and her son Vince Lavite.
After she lost her son Vince, she developed a personal relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ and spent several hours every day reading her bible, meditating on His word, praying and reflecting in her journals.
In accordance with her wishes, there will be no scheduled services and she was cremated.Marks Mortuary in Wood River is in charge of arrangements.
