November 14, 1989 - October 28, 2025
Joseph Brian Saastad of Richfield, MN, passed away on October 28 at the age of 35.
Joe is survived by his daughters, Hannah Saastad-Hust and Scarlett Hart; parents, Brian & Cindy Saastad; brother, Nick (Rachel) Saastad; nieces, Elliana Vinje, and Maelyn Saastad, grandmother, Veronna Dickey, Hannah's mom, Kirsten Hust; uncles, Mark (Bambi) Saastad, Chuck (Robin) Saastad, and Steve (Jill) Saastad; aunts, Lori (Mark) Fryxell, Debbie (Mike) Carlson, Carolyn (Paul) Paetzel. and Lisa (Jerry) Berken; and cousins, Miranda, Jason, Jeff, Jamie, Ali, Drew, Brady, Christina, Kelly, Andy, Sarah, Lainey, Matthew, Teddy, Brooke, Lauren, and Tommy.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Ralph & Rose Saastad, and Ted Dickey.
Any flowers sent for Joe's memorial should be delivered to the funeral home on Friday, November 7th.
Memorials preferred to Joe's daughter, Hannah Sastaad-Hust.
Memorial Service
Friday, November 7, 2025
4:00 PM
Time for Sharing at 6:00 PM.
Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel
6527 Portland Ave S.
Richfield, MN 55423


Brian, I am so sorry to hear about your sons passing. Our prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time
Tom and Vickie Schroer
Brian & Cindy,
We’re very sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. May God comfort you and may your memories of Joe bring a smile to your face and soul.
Brian, Cindy & Hannah – Our thoughts & prayers are with you all! May your faith in God help you during this difficult time of losing one so dear to your hearts. May your memories of happier times bring you comfort. You have my deepest sympathy.
My thoughts and prayers have been with your whole family.