Dean Sandberg, 81, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2014, at his home. He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 1, 1933, to Ed and Olga Jepsen Sandberg. Dean was a chemical pipe designer. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. Survivors include his wife Charlotte of the home; sons Kirk and Orin; daughters Teri, Valerie, and Debbie; seven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. Services will be held by the family at a later date. Arrangements are with Tri-County Funeral Home of Highland, Arkansas.