Sandra (Sandi) Lee Johnson Prescher

For 81 years, Sandra (Sandi) Lee Johnson Prescher used her artistic talents to make the world more beautiful. Sandra, age 81, of Bryan, Texas, was born in the Brook Army General Hospital at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas, on October 21, 1942, to Captain Edward Clay Johnson Jr. and Catherine “Kitty” Johnson.

Sandi’s love for art began at a young age with influences from her mother, a professional artist. She attended San Antonio College after graduating from Alamo Heights High School in 1960.

In 1963, she met 2nd Lieutenant Walter A. Prescher Jr. Sandi loved to tell the story about their first date because Walter’s college roommate, knowing that he needed a date, suggested that his date (Sandi’s sister, JoAnn) bring Sandi along, which led to their introduction. Walter would visit Sandi in San Antonio, growing especially fond of Sandi’s grandmother, Bea. The two married in 1965 at the Fort Sam Houston Chapel.

For the first 20 years of their marriage, they resided at duty stations throughout the United States and Germany, where Walter was stationed. Sandi used these cultural influences, including those of her hometown of San Antonio and the Tole technique acquired in Germany, to create a unique art style specializing in religious works, bringing Bible stories and depictions of saints to life. While residing in San Angelo, she graduated with a Graphic Arts degree. She shared her passion for art by teaching art classes. In addition to being an artist, Sandi lived out her Christian faith by volunteering in church, Emmaus, Army Wives Clubs, and mission trips to Mexico.

Sandi was preceded in death by her parents, Capt. Edward Clay Johnson Jr and Catherine “Kitty'' Johnson, sister JoAnn Rubinstein, and brother-in-law Melvin Prescher.

She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Walter A. Prescher Jr., two sons, one daughter, and spouses: Arthur Prescher and wife Rena of Godley; Rev. Dr. Walter A. Prescher III and wife Rev. Bridget Prescher of Bryan; Brenda Prescher of Phoenix. Sixteen grandchildren: Brandon, Joshua, TJ, Cameron, Michael, Justin, Andrew, Marcus, Hannah, Colten, Colista, Hailey, Hayden. Carcen, Cooper, Cody, Walter A. (Noah) Prescher IV, Elijah Clay Johnson (Eli) Prescher; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Additionally, she is survived by her aunts Margaret Canby and Dorothy Pakalka, brother Edward Clay Johnson III, brother-in-law Gordon Rubinstein, and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family thanks the numerous care angels at the Watercrest at Bryan, Bryan EMS, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hospital, and Brazos Valley Hospice.

Remembrance of Life Services are scheduled for April 27, 2024, at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1001 Woodcreek Dr., College Station, Texas 77845. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m., and the service will begin at 3:00 p.m. Inurnment will take place at a later date at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be given to the Alzheimer’s Association or to the charity of your choice in her memory.