Sandra "Sandy" Lee Lesinski, 77 of Troy, MO, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at SSM Hospital, Lake St. Louis. She was born in Newburyport, Massachusetts, on October 18, 1946, the child of Walter and Rita (Fiske) Nikolaisen. After attending the local schools, she later graduated from high school. December 18, 1971, she married the love of her life, Alexander "Larry" Lesinski Jr. The happy couple tied the knot at the Old Cathedral on the St. Louis riverfront, and the rest is history. They were blessed with 6 children: 2 daughters: Erin and Bree, and 4 sons: Coy, Ethan, Ty, and Toby. Sandy dedicated her entire life caring for her husband and children. She always wore a beautiful smile and had a contagious laugh, and was a big kidder.  Sandy was very outgoing and super social. Her favorite food and adult beverage were fried clams, and margaritas. She loved babies and dogs, and any opportunity to hold one she truly enjoyed. Sandy spent her spare time sewing, making crafts, and reading. She always liked to travel and go camping. Sandy will be remembered lovingly by all those who knew her.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 52 years, Alexander "Larry" Lesinski of Troy, their children: daughters, Erin (Jun) Lesinski of Lake St. Louis, Bree (Jeremy) Wortmann of Troy, sons: Coy Lesinski of Troy, Ethan (Anna) Lesinski of Old Monroe, Ty (Melissa) Lesinski of Troy, Toby Lesinski of Troy, grandchildren: Delaney, Tayler, Ashley, Dylan, Kelcea, Samantha, Madison, Braden, Nathan, Owen, Arwyn, Thorin, and Rivendelle, great-grandchildren: Gavin, Naomi and 2 more on-the-way, brother, Guy Nikolaisen of St. Louis, and her life-long best friend, since age the age of 7, Karen Pourcille of Arnold, as well as many other relatives and friends.

Sandy was preceded in death by her parents, and one brother, Jon Nikolaisen

Visitation will be held on April 27, 2024, 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., service time, at St. Stephen United Methodist Church, 101 St. Stephen Lane, Troy, MO  63379. The Lesinski family is handling services. Memorial donations may be made to the donor's choice c/o the funeral home.  Friends and family are invited to visit our website at mccoyblossom1@gmail.com to sign the on-line guest register.