Sandra (Sandy) Maurice Fontaine, 81, of Mentor, MN, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on March 2, 2024. Sandra was born in Grafton, North Dakota on May 29, 1942, to Orville and Clarice (Hoppe) Ulland.
Sandy married Keith, the love of her life on January 17, 1959, where they eventually settled in Red Lake Falls, MN. They just celebrated 65 years of marriage. Sandy worked for Red Lake Falls Public Schools for 30 years as a Bus Driver and Transportation Director. In 1993, Sandy and Keith took over ownership of Ulland’s Resort on Maple Lake from her parents who started the resort in 1964. Sandy and Keith ran the resort until 2010. She brought joy to hundreds of families that spent their summers at the Resort. It was Sandy’s vision to have her children and future generations living together on the lake, which she made happen with the retirement of the Resort.
Sandy was very active in her community, giving of her time and charitable donations to the Lions Club, American Legion Auxiliary, the Blue Line Club, Oak Knolls Golf Club, and Lafayette High School Golf and Hockey programs in Red Lake Falls. Sandy looked forward to presenting the annual college scholarships in memory of their son, Kris, to the deserving Seniors at Lafayette High School. Sandy always promoted “buy local” as she cared deeply about her Red Lake Falls and Mentor communities.
Sandy is survived by her husband, Keith Fontaine, of Mentor, MN. Sandy’s pride and joy were her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Kip and Sheila Fontaine, Kelly and Brian Wavra, Karl and Laurie Fontaine, Kraig and Amy Fontaine, and Kirk Fontaine. Her grandchildren: Karli and Bryce Wilson, Keaton and Kalyn Fontaine, Kristian Fontaine, Kael and Amanda Fontaine, Kloe Wavra, Kassandra Fontaine and Kamden Fontaine. Her great-grandchildren: Madalyn, Charleigh, Aksel, Krew, Rhylee, Echo, Karter, Kinlee, Anakin, and Kroix. Sandy was preceded in death by her son, Kris Fontaine, her brother, Gary Ulland, and her parents. She leaves behind several sister-in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Please join us at the visitation on Friday, March 8 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Red Lake Falls from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, with a prayer service at 6:30 pm. The funeral will be held at Bethany Lutheran Church on Saturday, March 9 at 11:00 am, with visitation at 10:00 am.
The family would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to Essentia Hospice West. They went above and beyond to ensure that Sandy could stay at home comfortably. Memorials can be sent in Sandy’s memory to Essentia Hospice West 900 Hilligoss Blvd SE Fosston, MN 56542 or to the Rodnes Lutheran Church Cemetery Fund ℅ Rodnes Lutheran Church 35473 180th Ave SE, Erskine, MN 56535.
Condolences may be sent at www.johnsonfuneralservice.com
