Mark Sandberg

Mark Alan Sandberg, 67, of Rochert, MN, passed away on February 8, 2025, surrounded by family at Essentia Health-Oak Crossing in Detroit Lakes, MN, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Born on July 14, 1957, in Detroit Lakes, MN, to John and Shirley (Halvorson) Sandberg, Mark grew up in rural Detroit Lakes. He attended country schools and graduated from Frazee-Vergas High School in 1975.

Mark dedicated over 40 years to highway construction with Northern Improvement Company and was a proud member of the Local 49ers Operating Union. Beyond his professional life, he was a devoted father to five children and a proud grandfather to six grandchildren. Mark had a lifelong love of the Frazee Hornet Wrestling program, a sport he has followed since his own high school days. He also enjoyed cutting wood, netting tullibees in the winter, deer hunting, and lake life in general at his home on Cotton Lake in Rochert, MN.

He is survived by his children: Shane (Kris) Sandberg, Alissa (Isaac) Ratz, Holly Sandberg, Casey (Tyrel) Grossman, and John Sandberg; and grandchildren: Elsie, Addie, Caleb, and Keaton Ratz; Autumn Kvittem; and Henry Grossman. He is also survived by his mother, Shirley Sandberg; and siblings Bryan (Cindy) Sandberg and Kathi (Pat) Sandberg-Kelly. He was preceded in death by his father, John Sandberg.

Those who knew Mark will remember his love for "shooting the breeze" and you could likely find him "tinkering" in his garage when he wasn't out cutting wood. He was also known for signaling the end of a conversation with his classic "well," meaning it was time to wrap it up and go.

Visitation and funeral services will be held on Monday, February 17, 2025, at Community Alliance Church in Detroit Lakes, MN. Visitation begins at 10:00 am, with the funeral service at 11:00 am. A light luncheon will follow. Flowers can be sent to David-Donehower Funeral Home in Detroit Lakes ahead of the funeral or directly to Community Alliance Church.

The family would like to thank Hospice of the Red River Valley for their care of Mark in his final weeks and a special thank you to the nurses and aides at Essentia Health-Oak Crossing for their extraordinary care.