Saundra Lee (nee WIthrow) Rathje of Loveland. Beloved wife of 40 years to Bruce Rathje. Loving mother of Robert (Chandra) Rathje and Leigh (Joe) McManus. Cherished grandmother of Rhett Rathje and Kennedy McManus. Dear sister of Cheryl LePorte of Greenville, SC and Alfred (Laleh) Withrow of London, England. Preceded in death by her parents Alfred and Dorris (nee Stamp) Withrow). Passed away May 3, 2021 at the age of 68. Saundra's love for education led her to teaching preschool for 35 years and volunteering at the Cincinnati Zoo after retirement. She also loved to travel. She will be greatly missed by her friends and family. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, May 11 at 2 PM at Epiphany United Methodist Church, 6635 Loveland-Miamiville Rd, Loveland, OH 45140. In lieu of flowers, donations in Saundra's memory, may be made to the American Diabetes Association.