Sandra 'Sandy' Marie Royce, age 75 of Wausau, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday December 13th, 2022, at Wausau Aspirus Hospital. She was born on August 26th, 1947 to Arnold & Irene (Stanke) Fust in Wausau. She attended and graduated school in Wausau. Professionally, Sandy worked at K-Mart and Target and later as a Pharmacy Technician, until she retired in 2014.

Sandy was a loving mother, faithful wife, and kind friend. Her devotion to supporting others was unmatched. Sandy loved making a difference for those who needed help in the community. She was a founding member of the Ladies of Bluegrass; a nonprofit organization whose mission was to provide hope, inspiration, and financial support to those affected by cancer through annual Bluegrass music festivals.

Sandy was at her happiest in the presence of her friends and family and going on winter RV adventures with her husband of 37 years, Lyle, and rescue dog, Luna. Sandy had an exceptional love for music; her favorite band was Art Stevenson and High Water.

Survivors include: husband, Lyle Royce of Wausau; two daughters; Cynthia of Shawano, Marsha (Dan) Weigel of Winneconne,; three sons; Rob (Heather) Mayer and Joe Mayer of Wausau, Nick (Chelsea) Mayer of Hudson, daughter-in-law Laurie Royce of Chippewa Falls; grandchildren; Caty and Cole Sowinski, Alex (Heather) and Tyler Schewe, Nick, Brayden, Benjamin, Oliver Weigel and Matthew Hoyt, Rachel Royce, Alivia Mayer, Joseph Mayer II, Ezra, Corbin, and Maxwell Mayer; siblings; Thomas (Bonnie) Fust, John (Charlotte) Fust, James (Sheila) Fust, Joyce Zastrow, Gayle (Bob) Emmes, Brother-in-Law Curtis Royce; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by two sons, Bryan and David Royce, and grandson, Michael Royce.

A celebration of life will be held in June of 2023 in lieu of a funeral.

Mid Wisconsin Cremation Society is assisting family at this time.   Online condolences may be expressed at MWCS.WS