Robert "Bobby" James

Sandberg

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Robert “Bobby” James Sandberg of Mt Pleasant, WI passed away on November 8, 2026, at the age of 39. He was born on November 21, 1986, in Racine, WI. The son of James and Mary (Buehrens) Sandberg. He will be remembered with deep love for the devotion he gave to his family, his work, his teams, and the many young people whose lives he touched.

Bobby graduated from Lutheran High School in 2005. He went on to earn his Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from UW-Parkside in 2010, and later completed a Master’s Degree in Education from Grand Canyon University in 2020. In September of 2010, Bobby was hired by Racine County to work in Child Protective Services. It was there that he met Kristen, who would become his wife, beginning a partnership that would shape the heart of his life. They were united in marriage on June 28, 2014 and had two beautiful daughters Ava and Gianna.

Bobby always had a passion for working with the youth in his community and dedicated himself to making a difference in their lives through education. In 2019, he began his career as an educator with Racine Unified, initially at Horlick High School and then Jerstad-Agerholm. In 2026, he began a new chapter with Kenosha Unified, working at Bradford High School.

Bobby gave his time and energy generously to coaching, a role that became one of the clearest expressions of who he was. He loved coaching football at both the youth and high school levels, and with some very special friends helped form Rebel Youth Football. As the years passed and his daughters grew, he traded the sidelines for the diamond and coached Ava’s teams, where he was affectionately known as “Coach Bobby.” He would have done anything for his athletes, and the bonds he built with them endured throughout his life. His encouragement, loyalty, and belief in others left a lasting mark that will not be forgotten.

He also found great joy in sports as a fan. Bobby was an enthusiastic supporter of the Chicago Bears, Chicago Cubs, and Wisconsin Badgers. In more recent years, he proudly cheered on the Air Force and the South Dakota Coyotes, bringing the same spirit and commitment to the stands that he brought to every other part of his life.

Above all, Bobby was a family man, and those closest to him were the center of his world. He is survived by his beloved wife, Kristen Sandberg, and by their daughters, Ava and Gianna Sandberg, who were a constant source of pride and joy in his life. He is also survived by Mya, his puppy, whose companionship was part of the daily rhythm of home.

He leaves behind his parents, James and Mary Sandberg; his sisters, Holly (Neal) Gray and Jamie Sandberg; and his paternal grandmother, Janice Sandberg. He will also be dearly missed by his extended family, including father-in-law, Ronald Kaskin, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Larry and Beverly Grams, Denny (Vicki) Skurka, Erica (Ron) Redlin, Sacha (Bill) Grams. Bobby’s love extended across generations, and he is also survived by his nieces and nephews, Cheyenne Sandberg, Damon Johnson-Hayes, Cairo Gray, Kayla Redlin, Kyle Skurka, Sheyenne, Alexa and Tristen Grams, as well as his great-niece Leilani Garcia and great-nephew Colt Redlin. Bobby also leaves behind very close friends, each of whom held a special place in his life, and his memory will remain woven into their gatherings, stories, and everyday moments.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Robert and Joyce Buehrens; his paternal grandfather, James Sandberg Sr; his special uncle, James “Jimmy” Buehrens; and his special canine companions, Pepper and Callie.

Bobby’s life was one of commitment, heart, and steady presence. Whether he was serving families through his work, coaching from the sideline, celebrating from the stands, or simply being with those he loved most, he gave himself fully. He will be remembered as a loving husband, a proud father, a devoted son and brother, a trusted coach, and a loyal friend. His memory will live on in the family he cherished, in the athletes he encouraged, and in the many lives made better by knowing him.

Services celebrating Bobby’s life will be held in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 7:00pm, with Pastor T.J. Poisl, officiating. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Tuesday from 4:00pm – 7:00pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances may be made to the family.