Minnetonka - JP Nicholas (Nick) Strandberg, also known as Grandpa, lived a long, full life. Nick was born on January 7, 1941, the only child of John and Margaret Strandberg in Minneapolis. He spent his first twelve years in St. Michael, Minnesota. The family moved back to Minneapolis and Nick attended Annunciation school. He was in the first graduating class of Benilde High School. He received his Bachelor of Arts from St. Thomas College, and a Masters of Science in Business from the University of Minnesota.

Nick worked for American Health Studios during college, which launched his interest in health and wellness. He went on to work in sales for the Star Tribune, Sun Newspapers, and several radio stations. He joined Calhoun Companies in 1979 as an independent business broker, working right up until 2 months before his death.

Nick was a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, an avid student of Scripture, and a regular lector at St. Therese of Deephaven. He was involved with youth ministry, the school board, and Faith Formation. It was Nick who introduced Feed My Starving Children to the parish community.

He was industrious, tenacious, and optimistic, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Nick was loving, loyal, and honest. He was humble, patient, and kind. He was a good man.

Nick is survived by his wife of 55 years, Pat, his sons Jason (Emily), Corey, and Jeremy (Angel), his grandsons Asher, Noah, and Christopher, his brother-in-law Ted (Mary Jean) Eisenbacher, his nieces and nephews, and his many friends.

The family would like to thank Dr. Mark Wilkowske, Dr. Joel Greenwood, Angels Erin, Rebecca, and Deb of Park Nicollet Hospice, and all those who gave comfort, care, and love to Nick these last 10 years.

Mass of Christian Burial at the Church of St. Therese of Deephaven (18323 Minnetonka Boulevard, Deephaven, 55391) will be on Friday, December 12th at 11:00 AM with visitation at the church begin-ning at 10:00. Mass will be live-streamed at https://www.st-therese.org/live .

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Father Shea Scholarship Fund at St. Therese School (https://st-therese.school/donate/), or Park Nicollet Hospice https://www.healthpartners.com/care/specialty/hospice/donate-form/ .

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