Sandra Lee Onnen
November 4, 1959 ~ January 16, 2020
Sandra L. Onnen, 60, Brandon, SD, died Thursday, January 16, 2020, at Sanford USD Medical School, after a sudden illness.
Visitation with family will be 5-7pm, Monday, January 20, 2020, at the Spirit of Truth Lutheran Church, Brandon, SD. Memorial Services will be 11:00am, Tuesday, January 21, also at the Spirit of Truth Church.
Sandra Lee Doering was born November 4, 1959 to Kenneth and Edna (Sample) Doering, one of three children, in Madison, where she was raised and attended school. After high school, Sandy attended Dakota State College, where she started as a server at Pizza Hut. She worked her way up to management, and in 1997 advanced to Region Manager, the first female Region Manager for Pizza Hut/NPC International. In 2010, she was offered Director of Training, her most rewarding position. After 7 years in the training role, she returned to operations in the Dakotas region to finalize her career. She retired from Pizza Hut/NPC International after a 40-year career shortly before her death.
She moved to Brandon in 1990 and married Matt Onnen. They had a blended family, and eventually added Cassie. Cooking and baking were her specialties. She loved to make cheesecake, pasta, egg bake and breakfasts. The kids loved to come over to see what she was cooking, and friends got goodies to take back to college. She loved Sudoku and brain game puzzles, crocheting, made dresses and blankets – even winning awards at the fair.
Sandy will be deeply missed by her husband of twenty eight years, Matt; three children, Kyle (Tiffany) Vanhove, Tea, Alec (Shelbie) Vanhove, Sioux Falls, and Cassie Onnen, Sioux Falls; two grandchildren, Paige and Norah; mother, Edna Doering, Madison; two siblings, Kirk (Carolyn) Doering, Lakefield, MN and Pam Frede, Madison; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Doering.
I’m so very sorry for your loss! Sandy was a great lady and will be missed so much.
Sandy was an inspiration to me and all she touched. In the STS classes her passion showed as she cared for all the new Managers and wanted them to succeed. I am so sad for each of you with your loss and you have been in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry and my prayers for the family. I’ve worked with Sandy since being acquired by NPC in 1999. She was a great person and friend you could always contact her with any issue and get her help.. she will be sorely missed..
Matt and family,I was so saddened to hear of Sandy. She was a great lady, always so kind and friendly. I am sorry we will not be able to be at her services as we are out of town, but know you have our sympathies and prayers.
Larry and Peggy
My heart is sad to hear of Sandy’s passing she was a great friend growing up my prayers are with you and your family
Sandy was an amazing coworker and friend. When Sandy visited my region she spoke lovingly and often about her family. Our hearts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Please celebrate her life because she was an inspiration to all.
I’m so sad to hear of Sandy’s passing. Sandy was a sweet wonderful person that I first met when she was a region manager in the Dakota’s in 1999 and later had the privilege of working with her when she was the director of training. sandy will be missed. My Prayers to the family.
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim Ellis
Mesa, Az
So sad to hear of this. Always looked forward to seeing Sandy‘a smiling face at our annual work events. She will be missed by many people she taught and encouraged. My prayers are with her friends and family.
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. I will forever remember Sandy’s passion to teach others to reach their potential and be their best. She left many at NPC better trainers!
Matt & Family:
So sorry to hear of Sandy’s passing. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Peace and Prayers
Vicki Fitz
So very sorry to hear prayers to family
Matt and Family,
Sandy was so important in my life during such a formative time. I am unbelievably fortunate to have had her in my world and am so very sad she has left.
My love to you all,
Nancy
So sorry for you loss. Sandy grew up a mile from my late grandma. She was always there for my grandma whenever she needed her even later in life if she was coming to Sioux Falls (when we lived there) she would bring grandma Ann with her to visit us. Our thoughts and prayers are with Edna, Pam and Kirk and all of Sandys family.
Mary Ann Becker
Matt: Tim and I were so sorry to hear about your loss! We are thinking of you!
My heart goes out to the family. Sandy and I became friends back in the early 70’s and shared a love of horses and dancing, having a good time at the old Grand View. Like many of us, she made some bad choices early on in life, but all that turned around when she met the love of her life, Matt. Thank you Matt for making Sandy so happy. Shirley she will be missed my those who love her so much. May God bless you all.
I’m so saddened to hear Sandy passed away, she was my neighbor growing up. Many fond memories with Sandy, Kirk and Pam-riding bikes, horses, climbing trees and sledding off the roof of Addie Averys house! I remember a her smile and she was fun. May she Rest In Peace, praying for comfort and peace for all that knew her.
Sharon Bourne
Happy Jack, Az