Laverne Sandberg

LaVerne Everett Sandberg, age 81, of Grantsburg, WI passed away at Burnett Medical Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg on Friday, January 12, 2018 with his wife by his side. LaVerne was born on November 20, 1936 in Saint Paul, MN to parents, LaVerne Sylvester and Irene Elizabeth (Peterson) Sandberg. He was a 1955 graduate of Grantsburg High School and also attended Transportation Traffic Management School in Chicago, IL. LaVerne married Beverly Elaine Bruns on September 30, 1960 in Saint Paul, MN. He joined the United States Army for 2 years before settling down on the family farm in Grantsburg, WI. LaVerne took pride in his dairy farm and enjoyed raising Guernsey cattle. He was also an active member of the community; on the Grantsburg School Board, Telephone Board, Wood River Township Board, Advisory Committee for Burnett County Health and Human Services and a member of the Gideons Association. LaVerne was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Falun, WI where he was a Sunday school teacher, Vice Chairman and Deacon. As a hobby, he enjoyed collecting classic cars. LaVerne is survived by his wife, Bev Sandberg, Grantsburg, WI; children, Philip Sandberg, Frederic, WI, Joy (Tom) Tebow, Chiang Mai, Thailand, Peter (Jennifer) Sandberg, Elgin, IL; grandchildren, Alyssabeth, Zachary, Cassandra, JoAnna, Joshua, Ellie, Kariana and Margretta; sisters, Nancy Bulcha, Simi Valley, CA and Judie (Gerald) Brown, Fontana, CA; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family and friends. LaVerne was preceded in death by his parents. A memorial service celebrating the life of LaVerne will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 11:00am (visitation from 10-11:00am) at the First Baptist Church in Falun, WI, with Pastor Mike Kleven officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Grantsburg. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com