Sandra "Sandy" Kay Palte, 82, passed away February 18, 2025 at the Meadows of Delphos.  Sandy was born July 13, 1942 in Bluffton to the late Franklin and Jeanette (Burkholder) Beach.  She married Richard Palte and he survives.  

Sandy graduated from Beaverdam High School and retired from the Beaverdam Elevator where she was a secretary.  She enjoyed boating, traveling and bird watching.  

Survivors include her husband, Richard Palte of Bluffton; three children, Cynthia Waldron of Cairo, Brad Palte of Knoxville, Tennessee, Mary Palte of Lima; a grandson, Trevin Hirsch and a sister, Sherri (Burdette) Winegardner of Lima.

Sandy was preceded in death by her parents, Franklin and Jeanette Beach; a son, Rick Palte and a brother, Ronald Beach.

There will be no service or visitation. 

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com/