Sage, Donald A. age 88, of North Oaks, formerly of Anoka, lost his battle with lung cancer on Aug. 11, 2014. Former owner/ operator of Gabler-Sage Lumber Co. and Sage Cedar Distribution Center. Preceded in death by wife, Joyce; brothers, Tom and Robert. Survived by children, Nancy (Mark) Hendrickson, Lee (Janet) and Ted (Dawn) Sage; grandchildren, Paden, Kristoff, Caleb, Julie, Jesse, Aaron, Andy, Joel, Jonathan, Ben, Jacob, Rebekah and Rachel; 16 great-grandchildren; other family and friends. Funeral service Saturday 12:00 Noon at First Baptist Church of Anoka, 1235 Park Street. Visitation one hour prior to service. Interment Forest Hill Cemetery. Donald was a man of great faith, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, he will be dearly missed. Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home Anoka 763-421-0220 www.thurston-lindberg.com