Joseph T. Sandgren

Joseph Theodore Sandgren, 57 of Luck Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at the Tomah Veteran’s Administration Medical Center with his loving family at his side.

Joe was born on September 24, 1958 in Everett, Washington.  He moved to Wisconsin with his mother Fay Sandgren and attended St. Croix High School.  From there, he enlisted in the United States Marines.  Joe’s life took him in many directions; he had his own hot tar roofing business, moved to Florida, where he resided for a few years and then owned a bar business in South Dakota.  He then moved back to Wisconsin where he did landscaping, worked as a truck escort, and then finally moved to North Dakota where he was a bobcat operator.  He relocated to Chippewa Falls to reside at the VA Center for his last two years.

Joe had several hobbies; two of his favorites were his Harley Davidson and watching the Green Bay Packers.  Joe also enjoyed watching movies and most of all Westerns.  He shared much laughter with his quirky sense of humor and inspired many with his poems.

Joseph leaves to celebrate is memory: sister, Joni (Jeff) Stage, sister, Jill Gregg, sister, Robin (Kelly) Stage, brother, Richard (Teilla) Sandgren, sister, Jody Marie, sister, Sherry Dell, sister, Cindy Lee, his biological father, Clint Able, nieces and nephews: Briana (Jared) Olson, Jodi Sandgren, Jake Sandgren, Krystal Stage, Jessica Sandgren, Mitch Stage, Tiffany Gregg, Josh Stage, Jason Sandgren and Breezy Sikkink. Special V.A. friends: Mark, Doug, Winston, Ralph and many others. Many other nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and other loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dick and Fay Sandgren, sister-in-law, Traci Sandgren, brother, Clint Able Jr. and also his beloved dog Brutus.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, May 31, 2106 at 11:00 A.M. at North Valley Lutheran Church.  Joe’s family will be greeting visitors at the church beginning at 9:30 A.M. until the time of service.

Joseph will be laid to rest at the Granum Cemetery with full military honors.  Following the cemetery service the family invites their guests to join them for lunch and fellowship back at the church.

Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria has been entrusted with arrangements.