Photo courtesy of BECKER RITTER ELMBROOK FUNERAL HOME
Brookfield, Wisconsin
Age 28, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at Elmbrook Memorial Hospital. Luke is the son of James and Susan Sandstrom and loved brother to Casey and Joshua. Cherished grandson to Elaine Sandstrom and Irma Jean Wiley. He brought much joy and happiness to his fourteen Aunts and Uncles and 20 cousins.
Luke lived on Okauchee Lake and if he wasn't working he was fishing, hunting, or cooking. He was a very passionate fisherman be it open water or on the ice. There was no place he would rather be than fishing. Luke guided his father, friends and uncles to many trophy fish. He was always the one doing research as to where the next fishing hotspot would be or the latest and greatest lure.
Luke was a sixteen year member of the Long Lake Deer Camp and was known as Cool Hand Luke to camp members. Everyone at camp looked forward to the many wonderful meals he would prepare for camp.
Luke was a very accomplished chef and will be remembered for his rubs and marinades. His smoked meat recipes will never be matched even though he worked very hard to train his father in the art of rubs and smoking.
Luke's family would like to thank Dr. Mike Schneider, the good men and women of the Elmbrook ER, the Froedtert Heart Failure Team and the Brookfield EMT's for all of their hard work and support.
A visitation will be held at the Funeral Home on Friday, October 2 from 3 to 7 PM. Additional visitation will be held at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, Brookfield (1755 N. Calhoun Rd.) on Saturday, October 3 from 10 to 10:45 AM, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations in Luke?s name to The American Heart Association.
Follow This Link to donate to the Luke Sandstrom Memorial page at the American Heart Association: heartwalk.kintera.org/milwaukeewi/lukesandstrommemorial
Checks may be written out to The American Heart Association, with ?Luke Sandstrom Memorial? in the memo line.
If you would like to mail a check to the heart association, please send to the following address:
American Heart Association
Attention: Megan Wurz
1555 N Rivercenter Drive
Suite 212
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Luke's ability to light up a room and make
people laugh will be greatly missed,
but the stories and memories will forever live on.
I have fondly remembered Luke throughout the years. Your memories of him will carry you all. Continue to Rest In Peace, Luke.
Patti Sperry
September 21, 2021
Len and I were so saddened to hear of your great loss, your son, Luke. Not only was he a great fisherman and chef but he was an incredible fort builder as a boy with our son, Steve. May he rest in heavenly peace.
Patti Sperry
October 07, 2015 | Highland Beach, FL
Michael and Briana Boehmer
October 03, 2015 | Boulder, CO
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
American Heart Association
October 02, 2015
May Jesus gentle hand guide Luke home. My prayers are with him.
Bill Hinnrichs
October 02, 2015 | Milwaukee, WI
Condolences and sympathies to the Sandstorm family. The Wisconsin Print Industry prays for Lukas' eternal peace.
Joseph Lyman
October 02, 2015 | Pewaukee, WI
My prayers and condolences to the entire Sandstrom family as Luke has gone to be with our Lord. With His great mercy and compassion, may your hearts be comforted and feel peace at this sad time. Luke was a memorable student for me in eighth grade always with a smile.
Mrs. Connie Schuenke
October 02, 2015 | Pewaukee, WI
Our young kids played together, before we moved away. It hurts to even imagine what you are all going through. Our deepest sympathy to you and all of your family,
Barb and Brian (Brian and Bonnie) Haley
October 02, 2015 | Genesee, WI
Luke you will be greatly missed! Thanks for always bringing a smile to my face! I'll miss kicking back & having brews with you & Mandy! May you rest easy, friend!
Ali Leitermann
October 01, 2015 | Baltimore, MD