Brenda M. Sand Obituary (1966 - 2020)

Brenda M. Sand (Beranek), age 54, passed away Monday, May 11, 2020 at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN. Brenda was born January 7, 1966 to Terry and Mary Beranek in Chippewa Falls, WI at St. Joseph’s Hospital. In 2008, she married Brad Sand after many years of partnership. Brenda was a hard worker, quiet and humble, always willing to lend a helping hand, and had a smile that could light up a room. Family was most important to her and when she wasn’t working, she could oftentimes be found camping, around a bonfire, family gatherings, at a winery, or spending weekends at her parent’s house surrounded by the ones she loved. Riding the Harley Davidson with her husband and brothers was another favorite and talked highly of the many trips taken together. She was a proud grandmother of three grandchildren, always showing a recent picture or telling all, of their accomplishments. Brenda was an animal lover and her pets were well loved and spoiled much. She had a witty sense of humor and could always make people laugh. She was tiny, but mighty and she will be missed by many. Brenda is survived by her husband Brad Sand; a daughter Ashlee (Jesse) Coates; grandson Austin Coates and granddaughter Ellyssa Coates; two step daughters, Brooklyn (Josh) Hanson and Blaine Sand; her parents Terry and Mary (Anderson) Beranek; brothers, Terry Jr. (Lori) Beranek, John Beranek, and Charles (Alicia) Beranek; a sister LeAnna Beranek (friend Paul); her grandmother Bernadette (Zweifelhofer) Anderson; and many aunts and uncles. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter Addyson Grace Coates; grandparents, Otto and Mildred Beranek; grandfather Roy Anderson; and an aunt Beth Beranek. No formal services are being planned at this time. Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie is serving the family.