Alfred L. Sandeen “Al”
Age 82, born March 30, 1933 in Minneapolis, to John Alfred Sandeen and Esther Bergquist Sandeen, passed away October 17, 2015. Al was raised in Maple Plain, graduated from Mound High School in 1951 and attended Dunwoody Technical College until going into the U.S. Air Force in July of 1952 during the Korean Conflict, serving through 1957 and married Celestine L. Williams on October 12, 1957. He retired from IBM in Rochester after 33 years in various locations, settling in Pine Island where they built their dream home. After retiring, Al enjoyed spending time traveling with Celeste in their fifth wheel and also working part time at Roller-Kari in Zumbrota. Al will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 58 years, Celestine; children: Steven (Michelle), Darrell (Margo) and Kathryn (Peter) Hernke; grandchildren: William, Carston, Atianna, Ann, Mary, and Livia; sister, Avis (Jack) Gallagher; three nieces, one nephew and other family and friends. Memorial service, 12:00 Noon, Friday, October 23, 2015 with visitation one hour before at Grace Lutheran Church, 7800 W. Co Rd 42, Apple Valley. Al will be laid to rest at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Alzheimers Association or your choice.