Obituary of Sandra Mae Salchert Sandra Mae Salchert (Simons), age 70 passed away suddenly near her home in Calumet, MI on Sunday, November 5th, 2017. She was a 1966 graduate of Escanaba High School. After graduating, Sandy served in the US Army as a physical therapy assistant. After serving Sandy Married and had three children; Matthew N. Salchert (Sharon), Catina M. Johnson (Russell) and Mark O. Salchert. She is survived by all three and her eight grandchildren. Sandy dedicated most of her time to the Disabled American Veterans, DAV and served as the Disabled American Veterans, DAV Commander at both the Calumet and Escanaba Posts. She also served a term as the DAV State Representative. Sandy was an avid crafter and worked as a home health and senior companion for many years. She will be greatly missed by her friends, clients, coworkers, and of course most of all by her family.A memorial for Sandra will be held next spring at the Gardens of Rest Cemetery, in Escanaba, MI on Memorial Day weekend.In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, the family suggests that donations can be made to help cover Sandra's funeral expenses or to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) in memorial of Sandra Salchert.Charitable donations may be made to:DAV -Charitable Services Trust3725 Alexandra Pike, cold Spring KY 41076Service Information To send flowers to the family of Sandra Salchert, please visit Tribute Store