Sandra K. Caldwell

Sandra K. Caldwell, 85, of Van Wert, died at 4:50pm on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Van Wert Manor. She was born March 16, 1940, in Van Wert County, to Harry and Esther (Wortman) Michael. On October 17, 1958, she married Richard W. Caldwell.

She retired from Federal Mogul, in Van Wert, after 42 years of service.

Sandra simply enjoyed life. She especially liked to fish, camp, read, craft and eating breakfast with her friends every month. Above all else, she loved spending time with her family.

She is survived by 2 sons, Kevin (Beverly) Caldwell of Van Wert and Jeremy (Jennifer) Caldwell of Dayton, Ohio; 3 sisters, Connie (Ronald "Rock") Tayler of Van Wert, Gloria Lippi of Van Wert, and Janet (Larry) Smith of Bloomington, Illinois; 8 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; and her beloved cat, Buddy.

Sandra was preceded in death by her parents and husband; a son, Gregrory Caldwell; a brother, John Michael; a sister, Linda Etzler; and a grandchild.

A memorial service will be held at 12:00pm on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home and Crematory, Van Wert. Burial will immediately follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Ohio City.

Visitation will be from 10:00am-12:00pm on Thursday, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Van Wert Humane Society.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.alspachgearhart.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home and Crematory, 722 S. Washington St, Van Wert, Ohio.