Sandra "Sandy" K.

Martin

Sandra “Sandy” K. Martin, 65, of Bluffton, passed away Thursday morning, September 24, 2026.

Sandy was born in Bluffton on September 30, 1960, to Robert L. and Betty A. (McCarty) Ehrsam. Her mother survives in Bluffton.

A 1979 graduate of Bluffton High School, Sandy worked for Peyton’s Northern in Bluffton for several years before later going to work at Nestle in Fort Wayne. After Nestle, she worked for many years as a waitress in Bluffton at both The Corner Depot and Richard’s Restaurant before retiring.

Sandy enjoyed being outdoors in the sun. She was an animal lover, especially dogs. However, she loved spending time with her family and dearly loved her grandchildren.

In addition to her mother, Betty, Sandy is survived by a daughter, Jenni (Brandon) Coratti of Wesley Chapel, FL; two sons, Josh Brigner of Bluffton and Austin (Casey) Brigner of Berne; a sister, Karen Ehrsam of New Smyrna Beach, FL; four grandchildren, Hayley Coratti (fiancée Desmond Carter), Lexi Coratti, and Baker and Callie Brigner; along with her first great-granddaughter on the way, Rynlee Nixon.

Sandy was preceded in death by her father, Robert Ehrsam.

Visitation will be Wednesday, September 30, 2026, from 2:00 until 6:00 PM, at Goodwin – Harnish Funeral Home in Bluffton, followed immediately by a funeral service at 6:00 PM. Barry Crosbie will officiate.

In honor of Sandy’s love for animals, memorial contributions may be directed to Wells County Friends of the Shelter.