Sandra Lea Akkerman, 55, Luverne, died Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, at her home.
A memorial visitation was Tuesday, Oct. 15, at Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. Burial was at Maplewood Cemetery.
Sandra Frey was born on March 20, 1964, to Harold “Bud” and Shirley (Enninga) Frey in Adrian. At the age of 5 she moved with her family to Luverne, where she participated in 4-H and choir during her school years. She attended Luverne Elementary and High schools, graduating in 1982. She also attended beautician school for hairstyling.
On Sept. 4, 1993, she married Bradly Akkerman and they moved to Motley for a short time before returning to Luverne in 1994. Later that same year their daughter, Presley, was born. Through the years Sandy worked at the bank in Luverne, helping distribute student loans for school.
Sandy was an animal lover through and through, whether it was horses in 4-H in her younger years, or cats throughout her life. She was also a huge fan of Elvis Presley. Most of all, though, Sandy loved her family and spending time with them.
Sandy is survived by her husband, Brad, of Luverne; her daughter, Presley Jean Akkerman of Rapid City, South Dakota; her mother, Shirley Frey of Luverne; her siblings, Kenny Frey of Brandon, South Dakota, Barbara Compton of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Larry (Carrie) Frey of Luverne, and Bob Frey of Luverne; her mother-in-law, Mary Akkerman; her father-in-law, Arnie (Sara) Akkerman; and brother- and sisters-in-law, Mike Akkerman, Iva Akkerman, and Meredith Eaton.
She was preceded in death by her father; her brother-in-law, Lyn Compton; two nephews, Eric Compton and Joshua Frey; and one grand-niece, Kylie Compton.
Arrangements were provided by Hartquist Funeral Home of Luverne, www.hartquistfuneral.com.
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