Robert "Bob" L. Sandstrom

Robert L. Sandstrom

Known to his friends as "Bob" passed away on July 10, 2017, at the age of 82. Formerly of Stevens Point, Bob passed away at Pride TLC Assisted living in Weston. He was under the care of Ministry Hospice Services Wausau.

A native of Gladstone MI, Bob was born on May 7, 1935, to the late Sigward and Clara (Duchaine) Sandstrom. He proudly served his county as a medic in the United States Army during the Korean War.

He entered the service on September 16, 1954, in Michigan, he received the Army of Occupation Medal and Good Conduct Medal. He was honorably discharged on August 30, 1956. He was transferred to United States Army Reserve serving until September 15, 1962, where he was honorably discharged.

His greatest blessing was when he married Clara Gaura on June 22, 1957, in Sobieski WI. They made memories in the Stevens Point and Hudson area, prior to retiring from his career as an engineer with the Sooline Railroad. Forever remembered as a loving giving man he cared for Clara until the time of her death on November 8, 2008. He will be sadly missed by his best friend his border collie, Spike.

He enjoyed playing bingo, bowling and fishing.

Survivors include his daughters, Denys (William) Kaskavitch of Weston, Darlene (Pat Rossow) Kenowski of Neillsville and Dyann (Kenneth) Rimer of Woodville.

Also survived by 8 Grandchildren and 11 Great-Grandchildren. Brother, Carl (Donna) of Appleton. Sister, Judy (Michael) Vanlerberghe of Neenah.

He was preceded in death by his son, Dan a brother, Richard, and a son-in-law, Michael Kenowski.

The family appreciates the special care by the Ministry Hospice Services and the community of friends and staff he made at Pride TLC.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday July 14, 2017, at St. Bronislava Catholic Church 3200 Plover Road Plover. Burial with full military honors will follow in the St. Bronislava Parish Cemetery. Visitation on Friday from 9:00 a.m. until time of service at the church. Pisarski Community Funeral Home of Plover is honored to be serving the family. In lieu of flowers memorials in Bob's name will be established at a later date. For online condolences please visit www.pisarskifuneralhome.com