Sandra L. (Fisher) Mcbride Hein

Sandra L. (Fisher) McBride Hein, 83, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Friday morning, March 8, 2019 at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur.

She was born on February 18, 1936 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late William Fisher and the late Marjorie (Repine) Fisher. Sandra’s first husband was Floyd McBride and they had five children together. She then married Frank Hein on September 17, 1988 and he preceded her in death in January 2007.

She was a former member of the Moose Lodge in Decatur. She was active in many church activities for varies churches.

Sandra’s first job was as a secretary for McBride & Son Welding and Engineering for approximately 25 years. Sandra was also employed for Dolco Packaging.

Sandra loved to bake and was famous for her sugar cookies and her Texas sheet cake. She also loved crafts and made all the flower arrangements for her grandchildren’s bouquets for their weddings. Most important to Sandra were her grandchildren, who she loved very much!

She is survived by two sons, Brad McBride of Decatur and Robert (Terri) Hein of Germany; four daughters, Dawn (Jack) Crandal of Churubusco, Linn (Carl) Fore, Mona (Joe) Smith, and Jody (Donald) Wietfeldt, all of Decatur; a sister, Pat (Ken) Arbuckle of Fort Wayne; two brothers, Ron Fisher of New Haven and Bob (Carol) Fisher of Fort Wayne; 24 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and ten great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Jim Fisher and Norbert Fisher; two sisters, Betty Pollock & Virginia Grabach; son, Randy Hein; two grandsons, Randy Weiland and Lyle Scott; great-grandson, Daniel McBride; and son-in-law, Bruce Garwood.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur with Pastor Harold Klinker officiating. Burial will follow at Decatur Cemetery.

Family & friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur and one hour prior to services at the funeral home on Wednesday.

Preferred memorials are to the donor’s choice in memory of Sandra Hein.