January 2, 1939 – Tuesday, January 2, 2018

Service Information
St. Albert’s Catholic Church, Albertville, MN
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
11:00 AM

Visitation Information
St. Albert’s Catholic Church, Albertville, MN
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
9:30 – 11:00 AM

Martin Donald Sandberg, age 79 of Otsego, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. He was born January 2, 1939 in Minneapolis, MN, the son of Donald and Harriet (Klosterman) Sandberg.

He graduated from Marshall High School and was in the National Guard for 9 years. He worked at Weyerhaeuser in St. Paul for 40 years and Ryder Trucks for 16 years.

On May 27, 1961, Martin Donald Sandberg and Elizabeth Ann Alberico were united in marriage at St. Clement’s Catholic Church in Minneapolis, MN.

Martin enjoyed hunting, fishing, Gopher football, cooking, singing in a quartet. He was a dog lover and greatly enjoyed time spent with his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Harriet Sandberg; and grandparents, Olaf and Ethel Sandberg, and Harry and Kate Klosterman.

Martin is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Elizabeth “Betty” Sandberg of Otsego, MN; daughters, Susan Patz (Kurt) of Waunakee, WI, Julie Nowak (Steven) of Rogers, MN, Lynne Michaelis (Scott) of Elk River, MN; grandchildren, Caroline and Elena Patz, Marina and Meaka Nowak, Max and Zach Michaelis; and other family and friends.

A special thank you to Guardian Angels in Elk River and their wonderful nursing staff for the loving care they showed to Martin. We will forever be grateful.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at 11:00 AM, with visitation beginning at 9:30 AM, at St. Albert’s Catholic Church, 11400 57th St NE, Albertville, MN. Burial with Military Rites at St. Albert’s Cemetery.

Serving the family is The Peterson Chapel St. Michael-Albertville Funeral Home. 763-497-5362. www.thepetersonchapel.com.