Sandy Rydel, loved her family
Sandy Rydel, 73, of Dagsboro, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes with her family by her side.
Sandy was born Oct. 7, 1948, in Chester, Pa. She grew up in Claymont and attended Brown Tech High School in Wilmington. She worked for Summit Airlines for many years before working for Eldridge. Her hobbies included cleaning, shopping and watching soap operas.
She is survived by her husband, Ben Rydel; daughter, Tracy Turner (Jon); grandson, Jonathan Turner (Kristin Kneller); sister, Connie Van Buren; brothers, Robert “Butch” Schneider (Marie) and Richard Schneider, along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is also survived by her dog, Butkus; and grandpup, Doug, whom she loved with all her heart.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Marjorie Schneider; and sister, Joyce Macielag.
A funeral will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, June 15, at Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, where friends may call from noon to 1 p.m. for viewing and visitation. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Sandy’s memory to Brandywine Valley SPCA, 22918 DuPont Blvd., Georgetown, DE 19947.
Electronic condolences via watsonfh.com.
