Loel J. Sandness

Loel J. Sandness, 70, of Sioux City passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at his residence following a long illness. A Memorial Mass will be held at 9:00 A.M. Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Holy Cross Parish- St. Michael Catholic Church with Fr. David Hemann, celebrant. Inurnment will be at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel. Online condolences can be expressed at www.meyerbroschapels.com.

Loel was born May 7, 1950 in LaMoure, North Dakota, he was the son of Joel and Laura (Grimsrud) Sandness. He grew up in LaMoure and graduated from high school in 1968. Loel then attended college at Valley City State College and graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in 1973. During his college education, he took a year off to enlist in the Army National Guard of North Dakota. He served in the military for six years. On August 3, 1974, Loel married Carol Robideau in LaMoure, ND. To this union, one son was adopted and two were born. Loel worked for Firestone Tire until 1988. The family then moved to Sioux City where he worked for Fremont Tire for thirty years until his retirement in 2019.

Loel was a devoted member of St. Michael Catholic Church. He volunteered as a greeter, gift bearer and lector. In his earlier years he enjoyed drag racing.  He also enjoyed golfing. Loel was an avid dog lover.  Loel was a very sociable person, he enjoyed telling stories, and meeting and talking with new people where ever he went.

Those left to honor his memory are his wife of 46 years, Carol of Sioux City; sons Robert Sandness of Sioux City, Matthew (Autumn) Sandness of Sioux City, Benjamin (Nichole Olson) of Ames, IA; brothers David (Esther) Sandness of Cebu, Phillipines, James (Erna) Sandness of Anoka, MN; grandchildren Aries, Breanna, Cameron, Nora, Chloe; and many nieces and nephews.

Loel was preceded in death by his parents.