Sally A. Sterner
Sally Ann Sterner, 79, of Eau Claire, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026, surrounded by family, after a short but courageous battle with cancer.
Born on July 10, 1946, in Whitehall, Sally was the daughter of Palmer and Alice Koxlien. She was the fourth of six children, with two sisters and three brothers. Sally married Michael Sterner, December 31, 1965.
Sally had many jobs throughout her lifetime. She worked at Donutland, Bakers Dozen, Lands End, McDonald’s and Shopko. She enjoyed spending time with her family. Sally loved going to wineries with her daughter and granddaughters, which inspired her first tattoo at age 74 (fittingly it was a grapevine). Sally also enjoyed going to coffee with her friends on Friday and Saturday mornings, along with Music in the Park in the summer. Sally was a great baker, known for her fudgy cupcakes which everyone enjoyed. She especially loved baking for her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Sally was up for trips with her friends, whether it was day trips or extended stays in the warmer climate during winter months. Sally was always down for an adventure.
She is survived by her daughter, Michele (Bradley) Priest, of Eau Claire, WI; and her son, Mark (Paige) Sterner of Magna, UT; her sister, Florence Larson; and brothers: Cliff Koxlien and Willie Koxlien; six grandchildren: Melanie (Austin) Belden, Kali (Connor) Priest, Samantha (Logan) Moser, Victoria (Stetson) Pentico, Ryan (Megan) Sterner, and Ashleigh (Trevor) Forster; eight great-grandchildren with two more expected this year; plus her many other friends and relatives.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Mike.
Please join us in celebrating Sally by wearing pink and black to the Celebration of Life.
Celebration of Life Service for Sally will take place Friday, March 27, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., at Hulke Family Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Schulz officiating. Memorial visitation will take place that day at the funeral home from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. A private family committal service will take place at a later date at Brookside (Trump Coulee) Cemetery in the Franklin Township, Buffalo County, WI.
Friends and family may offer condolences online at www.hulkefamilyfh.com.
Hulke Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 3209 Rudolph Rd., Eau Claire, WI 54701, is assisting the family with the arrangements.
