Craig D. Sandgren

Sandgren, Craig D. Dec. 24, 2011, age 60 years. Residence Shorewood. Beloved husband of Maria A. Terres-Sandgren. Loving father of Kirsten Helen Sandgren. Dear brother of Kent (Karen), Janis and Nancy Sandgren. Further survived by nieces, one nephew, other relatives, colleagues, students and many friends. Craig grew up in the Minneapolis and attended the University of Minnesota. After completing two degrees there his love of nature and particularly of all things aquatic lead him to a PhD at the University of Washington's Friday Harbor Laboratories. Upon his return to the Midwest he joined the faculty of the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Department of Biology where he served for over twenty-five years, including five years as department chair. He inspired students, introducing them to the rarefied world of algae, aquatic ecology, plankton, seaweeds, intertidal life, lake studies and more. His work included fieldwork on Lake Michigan, Midwestern northern lakes and of course, the Pacific Northwest. He also expressed his love of the outdoors through fishing, hunting, and rambles through the woods. His legacy lives on in his students and in his daughter, Kirsten. He adored his wife and daughter with whom he shared the love of music, nature and life - he will be sorely missed. The family wishes to extend thanks to his doctors, their wonderful staff, and to the Aurora VNA Hospice for their exquisite care of Craig throughout his illness. We also thank our family members and friends for their support through this difficult time. Please join Craig's family for a Celebration of His Life at Northshore Funeral Services Chapel on Monday, January 2, 2012, from 1:00-4:00 PM. If desired, memorials appreciated to: University of Washington Friday Harbor Laboratories Marine Life Endowment Fund, 620 University Road, Friday Harbor, WA 98250.