Lawrence "Larry" Russell Sandberg, age 80 of Eastlake, MI, passed away peacefully Monday morning, April 7, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born on June 12, 1944 in Manistee, MI and was the son of the late Leo and Marjorie (Adamski) Sandberg.  He was a graduate of Manistee High School with the class of 1962.  Following graduation, he willfully enlisted and proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Navy from July 25, 1962 until his honorable discharge on August 3, 1966.   Larry married Linda Clark on May 13, 1967 at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Shrine Catholic Church in Manistee.  Together, they would have celebrated 58 years of marriage next month.  Larry was a master electrician being employed with Martin Marietta of Manistee for 41 years until his retirement.

He was a lifetime member of the VFW Walsh Post 4499, DAV Salt City Chapter 43 and a 50- year member of the American Legion Post 10, all of Manistee.  He was also a loyal member of the Moose Club 1128 and Civic Club of Manistee.  He was a dedicated and proud member of the Manistee County United Veterans Council Ritual Team.

Larry was an avid hunter.  He enjoyed yearly successful elk hunts to Colorado and deer hunting in Ohio.  He also enjoyed gardening and watching the birds come to his feeder, especially his many Orioles.

Larry and a group of friends met every Wednesday, for breakfast, where they shared many good stories and laughs. Larry also enjoyed "Thirsty Thursday" on Thursday afternoons where the group enjoyed many cookouts, a few beers and more good times.

He will be deeply missed by his wife Linda; his sons Jeff Sandberg (G Chmielewski) and Jim Sandberg both of Manistee; 2 daughters, Ann (Robert) Snell of Watertown, NY and Amy Sandberg of Bear Lake, MI;  He was an amazing grandfather and role-model to his grandkids, and will be greatly missed by his grandchildren, who will carry on his legacy, and remember all the fond memories, of times shared with them, Brandon (Chloee Janssen), Joshua, Nick & Madelyn Sandberg, Haley (Nick) Meaux, Caleb Snell (Claire Jennings), Hannah Snell, Mikayla Harrison, Cody Stefanik, Evan Sandberg, Addlynn Sandberg, Braylan Sandberg, Elliott Oakly and Emely Oakley; 4 great-grandchildren, Braxton Knight, Charlotte Meaux, Miles Meaux and Cason Sandberg; his sisters, Sandra Harvey and Rose Hilliard, his sister in-law, Sharon Sandberg, his brothers-in-law, Richard (Joyce) Clark and Bud Clark. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive him.

He was preceded in death by his parents Leo & Marjorie; his mother & father-in-law, Albert & Marie Clark; his brother Steven Sandberg; sister Susan Sandberg and his brother's-in-law William Hillard and Donald Harvey.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, April14, 2025 at 11:00 am at the Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee with Rev. James Bearss officiating. Family will receive friends at 10:00 am. Burial will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery also in Manistee where fellow members of the Manistee County United Veterans Council Ritual Team will present Larry with graveside military honors.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Manistee Veterans Ritual Team in Larry's name. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of arrangements.