Michael Sandberg Obituary

Michael Alton Sandberg was born on Dec. 30, 1943 in Austin, Texas.
He graduated from Dickinson High School in 1963 and completed pipe fitter apprentice school and was a journeyman pipe fitter for many years. Following his pipe fitter schooling, he bought Champion Cycles and operated it while forming Champion Cycles racing team and was an avid racer and fan. In 1976 he opened a new business Texas Sounds Entertainment and booked talent for fairs, festivals, and corporate functions with artists such as George Jones, Clay Walker, Willie Nelson, and many others. He sold the business to longtime friend and entertainer, Mike Black in 2006.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Sharon, his two daughters, Karen Thomas and Kristen Sandberg and husband Pernall Hamilton., four grandchildren, Stephanie Mata and her husband, Mario, Natalie Thomas and companion Paul, Christopher Thomas and wife, Alex, and P.J. Hamilton. He has four great grandchildren, Caroline and Max Mata, Jack Wykes, and Haley Rae Thomas. He is also survived by his sister Susan DeWitt and husband Keith, and two nieces Kim and Kathy. He will be missed by longtime friends and relatives and will live in their hearts forever.
In his honor, there will be a visitation on Friday, July 18, 2025 from 11:00am to 1:00pm at Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson, Texas followed by a funeral service at 1:00pm. Interment will follow at Forest Park East Cemetery.