Born May 23rd, 1941, Sioux Falls, SD.
Deceased March 30th 2020, Centennial, CO.
Neal Sandstede, age 78, passed away peacefully, in his sleep, early Monday March 30th. He was born on May 23, 1941 in Sioux Falls, SD. He spent his formative years in Beaver Creek, MN, before moving with his family to Dassel, MN where he graduated high school. During university, he enlisted in the Army and served in Korea. He was a graduate of the University of Minnesota with a degree in Civil Engineering and worked as a Civil Engineer for a variety of specialized projects. Neal’s interests were many, he was an extremely accomplished hunter, an avid aviator, a beloved father, grandfather, sibling and friend who loved to read and learn new things. He enjoyed camping with his family in the Rocky Mountains as well as scuba diving and automotive repair. Preceded in death by his parents Frank and Eleanor (Johnson) Sandstede and his brother, John Sandstede. He is survived by his siblings, Robert Sandstede and Georgia Rettman, his 4 daughters Dana Koletar, Jennifer Sandstede, Kathryn Rawling, and Susie Jones, 3 grandchildren, and former-wife Janice Prestidge. Memorial services will be held Saturday April 4th, at 10am at the Olinger Hampton Mortuary and virtual attendance is offered for his friends and relatives. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation by copying the following link: https://www.rmef.org/donate/donation-packages/ or by calling the following number: (800) 225-5355.
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