Age 48,
Passed away at his home in White Bear Lake in June. He was born on October 12, 1976, to Julie Rojas (nee Sadowski) in Milwaukee, WI. They moved when he was 9 years old, and he called Minnesota home ever since. He worked as an electrical technician at Cummins Inc. for over 20 years, where he met his mentor Jon. He was an avid Vikings and Twins fan—Yogi found joy in the simple pleasures of life—spending time with his family, going to barbecues, gardening, shooting hoops with neighborhood kids, listening to music, taking walks, and watching sports. He especially cherished spending time outdoors, surrounded by nature. We will miss his infectious laughter and amazing smile. Yogi is survived by his son, Joe Jr.; mother, Julie; brother, Mike; nieces and nephews, Joshua, Mariah, Casandra, and Mikey.
A Celebration of Yogi’s Life will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave, Inver Grove Heights, MN. Friends and family are invited to gather beginning at 11:00 AM, with a special time for sharing stories beginning at 12:30 PM, followed by a service at 1:00 PM.