Carol Sachse (nee Melius), age 63, of West Bend, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday May 20, 2015. She was born on February 22, 1952 in Hartford, WI to Harry and Doris (nee Plan) Melius. She was raised in the Town of Polk and graduated from Slinger High School in 1970. Carol met Jim in West Bend, and they married on December 10, 1977 at Faith UCC. She was a retired Physical Education teacher.

Carol coached various sports, volunteered at church and was a 4-H leader. She enjoyed participating at the Washington County Fair. Above all, Carol enjoyed spending time with her loving children and cherished the time she spent with her grandchildren.

Carol is survived by her loving husband Jim of 37 years; children, Christa (Todd) Wendorf and Michael (Melanie) Sachse; grandchildren, Landon and Mylie Wendorf; siblings, Marilyn Nadelhoffer, Rita Melius, Paul (Kathy) Melius, Laurie Stretz, James (Bev) Melius, and Mark (Barb) Melius; siblings-in-law, Peggy (Randy) Ruchti and Steve Sachse; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents; her parents-in-law, Carl and Rogine Sachse and brother-in-law Laird (Butch) Nadelhoffer.

A Funeral Service will be held at Faith United Church of Christ (2895 Slinger Rd, Slinger, WI) on Friday, May 29, 2015 at 2:00pm with Pastor Sharon Stier officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Friday, May 29th from 10:00am until the time of the service. Interment will take place at Faith UCC cemetery in Slinger. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the charity of your choice are appreciated.

A special thanks to the E.R. and ICU staff at Community Memorial in Menomonee Falls and to friends and family for all their support during this difficult time.