Sandra Pugleasa, of Hoyt Lakes, died Saturday, March 12, 2022, at her residence.

Sandra was born May 22, 1947, to Frederick and Jean Bussey in Virginia, Minn. Sandra graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1965, from there her wanderlust kicked in and she spent some time traversing the country and living life. She made her way back to Minnesota and graduated from Virginia Beauty College in 1971. Sandra married Michael Pugleasa April 12, 1975 and raised their two children in Palo, Minn. Sandra was employed by J&L, Merritt House, and LTV Steel Mining company on the track gang until its closure in 2001, after which she graduated the phlebotomy program at Lake Superior college in 2002 and she then worked as a PCA for several area families until her retirement. Sandra loved life, the outdoors, and especially her faith. She had an infectious laugh and heart of gold, she would go without if it meant helping those in need.

Sandra is survived by her daughter, Rena (William Dobson) of Bowstring, Minn.; and her son, Joe (Kelsey Mattson) of Biwabik, Minn.; the lights of her life, grandsons, Dakota Kruse and Gauge Dobson.

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