Mary J. Vande Zande, loving mother of three children, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at the age of 82. Mary was born on June 2, 1940 in Waupun, WI to Edwin and Dorothy (Welk) Grams. Mary graduated from Waupun High School in 1958 and from Patricia Stevens Career and Finishing School in Milwaukee in 1959. Mary spent many years in her career as a Personal Banker, retiring as a Vice President at M&I Bank in Plover. Married to Stewart Vande Zande in 1959, they raised three children together, Dustin, Amy, and Trisha. Mary and Stewart later divorced. Mary then met Richard Sauer and they enjoyed over 35 years together, including many fun weekends spent at their cabin. Mary's children and grandchildren were her priority. She loved to cook and bake for everyone and was famous for her mac salad, homemade cookies, cinnamon rolls, and biscuits. Always knitting, Mary was active in the Prayer Shawl group at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Care Wear, and the Hen House. Mary loved to play Bridge, and was always up for adventure, including travel and lunch dates with life-long friends. Mary was known for her generous and compassionate spirit, her unequaled energy, her great sense of humor, and her easy laugh. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, four siblings, and one granddaughter. She is survived by her children, Dustin (Tammy), Amy (Greg), and Trisha, 8 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and longtime companion, Richie. A celebration of Mary's life will take place at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1919 Wyatt Avenue, Stevens Point, WI on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, with visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m. and a service at 11:00 a.m., with a luncheon to follow. John J. Buettgen Funeral Home is assisting family at this time. Online condolences may be expressed at HonorOne.com