Sandra Jean Kielley

Sandra Jean Kielley, 78, passed away on October 30, 2026, in Minneapolis, MN. She was born on September 29, 1948, in Los Angeles, California, to Joseph and Violet Schnyder.

Sandra graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and worked as a first-grade teacher before becoming a homemaker. She was known for her love of Dancing with the Stars and chocolate shakes, and she will be remembered as a caring, generous soul who was deeply and selflessly devoted to her family.

Sandra is survived by her sons, Brad Kielley and Jon Kielley; and brother Ronald Schynder. She was preceded in death by her son, Marc Kielley; her former husband Donald Kielley; parents, Joseph and Violet Schnyder; and her brother Douglas Schyder.

A Celebration of Sandra's Life will take place with visitation beginning at 12Noon on Sunday, November 8 followed by a Memorial Service at 1:00pm at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, 833 S. Marschall Road, Shakopee. Deacon James Pufahl will officiate. She will be raid to rest at Fairview Cemetery, Mound, MN.

Her family is grateful for the kindness and support shown during this time.