Sandra Jean Bertelle, age 70, passed away after a short illness on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, WI.
Sandra was born on March 28, 1954, and was raised and educated in Kenosha, WI. She was active in theatre and color guard for Mary D. Bradford High School marching band. Her passion was always in theater, singing, dancing, movies, music, and the arts. She traveled the USA with her brother Franklin. She loved camping with family, always learning how to navigate maps, etc. With what began as a father and brother influence, she became a die-hard CUB fan (since childhood), at Wriggly field or on TV. The night the goat/curse bit the dust she celebrated in the middle of the night with family and her favorite bourbon.
Pursuant to her passion for theatre, she moved to Los Angeles, CA to attend USC subsequently receiving a BFA and MFA.
While in LA, Sandra began working in the organization founded by the father of Adam Welsch (Save The Children). Returning to Kenosha she accepted a position at Kenosha District Attorney’s office as a Victim Witness Coordinator working with victimized children of abuse and sexual assault.
Concurrently, she pursued her love for marching band and color guard competition by becoming a DCI judge which took her to all corners of the USA for over two decades and was still active. She developed numerous lifelong friendships throughout the country.
Since retiring from the DA’s office, she has been involved in numerous side jobs (to keep busy) while maintaining the love for family, friends, entertainment, gardening, cooking, and always looking out for troubled or wounded wildlife. She had a passion for giving and helping whoever needed the extra touch and/or love.
Sandy is survived by her brother, Franklin Bertelle of Kenosha, and a large loving family of cousins, aunts, and uncles.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Emma (Travanty) Bertelle.
Special thanks to Froedtert neuro ICU team, physicians, and RN’s; Stephanie, Emily, Nicole, and Dr. L Montemurro, of Kenosha.
A memorial visitation will be held at Proko Funeral Home on Saturday, June 1, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 12:00 Noon. A private interment will be held at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park at a later date.
