Kenneth G. "Kenny" Sandberg

Memorial Services for Kenneth G. "Kenny" Sandberg will be conducted from the Trinity Evangelical Free Church in Holdrege, Nebraska on Friday, January 16, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Murray Jones and Pastor Jean Clayton officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date.

Kenneth Gunnar Sandberg, 75 years of age, of Holdrege, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2009 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE. Kenny was born June 6, 1933 in Chicago, IL, the youngest of three children of Ernest and Lillie (Strom) Sandberg. In 1943, at the age of 10, Kenny moved to Mosaic (formerly Bethphage) in Axtell, Nebraska, where he received his education. He also enjoyed doing janitorial jobs. In April 1981, Kenny moved to the Holdrege Mosaic program. He lived at the Sunrise View Apartments, until 1993 when he moved to his current home. Kenny enjoyed social and family time spent with Mosaic housemates: Doug, Kevin, Scott, Gary, Nick, Clyde, Jon, and all of the Mosaic staff members.

Kenny was a member of Trinity Evangelical Free Church in Holdrege since 1993. He also enjoyed doing woodworking and was part of the "Woodshop Crew" since 1997. Kenny was very talented with the scroll saw and loved making various projects. He also was an avid fan of WWF wrestling and enjoyed watching it on his neighbor Kevin's big screen TV.

He leaves to mourn his passing his brother, Roy and his wife Marian Sandberg of Park Ridge, IL; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Jackie, and his dog, Brownie.

There will be no visitation as his family is honoring his wish for cremation.

A memorial has been established in his memory and is designated to the Mosaic Holdrege Program.

Expressions of caring and kindness can be sent to the family at www.nelsonbauerfh.com

The Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home in Holdrege is in charge of the arrangements.