Sandy Riethman, 48, St. Marys, died at 6:40 p.m. March 26, 2011, at her residence from complications of multiple sclerosis.

She was born May 26, 1962, in Lima to Thomas and Lorna Stelzer Emerson, who survive in Wapakoneta. On Sept. 10, 1982, she married Michael Riethman, who survives.

Also surviving are two sons, Nicholas (Alicia) Riethman, Wapakoneta, Jay (Jenny) Riethman, St. Marys; two brothers, Aaron (Sheri) Emerson, Anna, and Rick (Michelle) Schneider, Botkins; in-laws, Linus and Mary Riethman, St. Marys; and two grandsons.

A 1980 graduate of Wapakoneta High School and a graduate of Lima Technical College, she was a registered nurse and had worked in the obstetrics departments of Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys and Lima Memorial Hospital. She also was co-owner of RRR Tire Service in St. Marys and Wapakoneta. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Glynwood.

Funeral Mass is 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, the Rev. Oscar Seger officiating. Burial is at Saint Thomas Cemetery.

Calling is 2-8 p.m. Wednesday at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys.

Memorial contributions may be made to the church.

Condolences may be left at Millerfuneralhomes.net.