Joseph Arthur Sahlin, age 89 of Chisago City, Minnesota, died, Monday, February 25, 2013. He is preceded in death by his parents, Evear and Lillie Sahlin; siblings Eleanore (Leonard) Glyer, Melba Sahlin, Martin (Thelma), Sherman (Florence), Russel (Eleanor), Carl (Muriel), and Chester. He is survived by his brother, LeRoy (Helen) Sahlin; sister-in-law, Hazel and a very large extended family. Joe proudly served his country in the US Navy during WWII. He enjoyed roller dancing and taught skating for many years at the Melody Ballroom in Forest Lake. He loved the outdoors, watching football, and lived for the Minnesota Vikings! Joe's family thanks Noreen McGuire, Jim Noll, Bea and Myron Zaruba for their kindness and they commend the staff at Parmly for their compassionate care. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, March 1, 2013 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home and refreshments will be served before the interment at Scandinavian Cemetery. No flowers please. Memorials may be directed to the donor's charity of choice.
Funeral Home: Mattson Funeral Home 343 North Shore Drive Forest Lake, MN US 55025
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Visitation
Friday, March 1, 2013
12:00 PM
- 1:00 PM
Mattson Funeral Home
343 North Shore Drive
Forest Lake , MN 55025
Service
Friday, March 1, 2013
1:00 PM
Mattson Funeral Home
343 North Shore Drive
Forest Lake , MN 55025
cemetery
Friday, March 1, 2013
Scandinavian Cemetery
South Shore Drive
Forest Lake, MN 55025