SANDE Gary was the first of six children born to Raymond and Maxine Sande of Roland, IA. He was born at home on the family farm on January 8, 1939, and passed away December 21, 2024.<br><br>Gary graduated from Roland High School, Waldorf College, Forest City, IA, and Concordia University, Moorhead, MN. He earned his master’s degree from the University of Illinois, Urbana. While at Waldorf College, he met Deanna Kruger, and they married on September 3, 1960. A quiet man, he was greatly admired for his kind, caring and thoughtful nature and as an avid reader. Gary treasured the relationships he formed working as a teacher and school management in northern Nigeria in the 1960s under the auspices of the Lutheran church.<br><br>Besides being a teacher, Gary was director of the West Side Health Center and together with Deanna was owner of Saint Agnes Baking Co. He was an active member of St. Paul- Reformation Lutheran Church serving in a range of capacities. He is survived by his wife Deanna, their children Stephen (Deya), Rod (Robin) and Teresa and grandchildren Jared (Michelle), Breanne (Davida), Robert, Renee, Cooper and Spencer and great grandchildren Jaden, Vida and Lazer.<br><br>Visitation from 1:00-2:00 followed by the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. on December 28 at St. Paul-Reformation Lutheran Church, 100 North Oxford, St. Paul. Memorials may be given to the church and Global Health Ministries.<div></div><br>