Sandra Jean Sellnow

Sandra Jean Schulze Sellnow was born October 12, 1950 in Port Washington, Wisconsin and she passed away on August 19, 2026 in Guntersville, Alabama, at the age of 75 after a brief illness. She was the daughter of Howard and Jane Schulze and the oldest of five children. She graduated from Port Washington High School in 1969 and attended the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater. She married Bill Sellnow on October 16, 1971 and they lived in Whitewater, Wisconsin. She was a homemaker to her son and twin daughters. In August of 1984 her family moved to Guntersville, AL to start Dixie Grinders, Inc. After moving to Alabama, she worked as a substitute teacher, shift manager at Pizza Hut, and at Dixie Grinders. She was always supportive of the family business which helped grow the business to what it is today. She was a caregiver for her mother-in-law and for an extended period of time, her late brother-in-law Phillip Sellnow. She was always involved in her church by being in the choir and volunteering with numerous children’s ministries. She was an active member of Friedens Evangelical Church in Port Washington, Wisconsin, First English Lutheran Church in Whitewater, Wisconsin, and Christ Lutheran Church in Albertville, Alabama. She was a Brownie leader when her daughters were young. She was a reading buddy at Guntersville Elementary School when her grandchildren were students there. She was a fan of classic tv shows, the Green Bay Packers and Guntersville Wildcat Football. She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Jane Schulze and sister Nola Heinowski. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, William Sellnow. Children Matt (Amanda) Sellnow, Rachel (Frank) Johnson, and Sarah (Dave) Rottersman. Grandchildren Caroline (Phillip) Sellnow Pearce, Johnson (Madie) Sellnow, Luke Johnson, Ethan Johnson, and Lilianna Johnson. Great-grandson Jay Pearce. Siblings Nancy (Bill) Bichler, Donald (Judy) Schulze, and Neil (Debbie) Schulze. And numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at Christ Lutheran Church in Albertville, AL on Sunday August 30, 2026. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Service at 3:00 p.m. Burial immediately following at the Guntersville City Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons Johnson Sellnow, Luke Johnson and Ethan Johnson; son-in-laws Frank Johnson and Dave Rottersman; grandson-in-law Phillip Pearce. Honorary pallbearer great-grandson Jay Pearce. The family would like to extend their appreciation to Dr. Stephen Henderson, Marshall Medical Center North, and Marshall Manor Nursing and Rehab Center for their support and care. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be made to the Foundation for Marshall Medical Centers, Guntersville, AL.

Sandra Jean Sellnow

October 12, 1950 - August 19, 2026