Sandra (Hagen) Sarff Obituary (1949

Sandra Hagen Sarff passed away peacefully on March 3, 2017, at her lake home, surrounded by her family. Sandy was born on April 18, 1949 in Menomonie, Wisconsin to Warren “Gunnar” and Betty (Frank) Hagen. Sandy was a graduate of Menomonie High School, class of 1967. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from UW Stout. Her Master’s Degree in Administration of Justice was obtained from Wichita State University in 1980. Sandra married Norman Michael Sarff in Kula, Hawaii on January 16, 1982. They were blessed with two children. Sara Sarff, Erie, CO, and Matthew Sarff, Menomonie, WI. Sandra had a variety of jobs. She was employed at Leavenworth, Kansas State Penitentiary as a corrections training officer. She stood as a vice president of the Pacific Whale Foundation while in Maui, Hawaii. But what she truly loved was selling real estate, a job she performed for many years in Texas and Wisconsin, honestly, empathically, and successfully. Sandy enjoyed cooking, reading, gardening, and boating at her home on Lake Tainter. She treasured time spent with her family, and liked to visit with friends on her scenic back porch. Sandy loved animals dearly. Most notably her golden retrievers, and the horses she owned as a young girl. She was preceded in death by her parents, Warren “Gunnar” and Betty (Frank) Hagen, her in-laws Mac and Nora (Stenmark) Sarff, sister-in-law Carole (Sarff) Hansen, and other friends and relatives. Sandy is survived by her husband of 35 years, N. Michael Sarff and her children, Matt and Sara Sarff. She is further survived by her sister Cheri (Jerrold) Odness, Oneida, WI, brother-in-law Glenn Hansen, Duluth, MN, sister-in-law Karin (Bob) Pratt, Las Vegas, NV, and many other family and friends. The family wishes to express their gratitude to Pastor Sarah Miller at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, and the Saint Joseph’s hospice care nurses for the compassionate care and support provided to Sandy and her family. The family would also like to thank Shelia Kuhman for the time and support provided during Sandy’s resting days. A celebration of her life will be held at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Menomonie, WI on Wednesday, March 8th at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Sarah Miller officiating. Visitation will be held at the church one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Christ Lutheran Halvorson Cemetery in Menomonie.