Sage McGehee
October 25, 2000 - March 27, 2023
Sage August McGehee, age 22, of New Prague, died unexpectedly at his home on Monday, March 27, 2023. Sage was born on October 25, 2000 in Virginia, Minnesota to Aaron Mellgren and Bobbi Jo McGehee. He spent from age 2-12 in Texas and then moved to New Prague, attending New Prague Public Schools. He lived in northern Minnesota for a few years before finally settling in New Prague. He was an employee of Casey’s, loved by both the staff and the customers he served. Sage had an infectious smile, drawing people to him naturally. He enjoyed music of all kinds, was an avid Star Wars enthusiast, enjoyed scary movies, and had an impressive knife collection. The outdoors also called to him where he enjoyed fishing and trails on a 3-wheeler. Sage’s smile that lit up his eyes and his warm personality will be missed by his family, his work family, and his many friends and customers.
Sage is survived by his father, Aaron Mellgren of New Prague; mother, Bobbi Jo McGehee of Aurora, MN; sister, Heather McGehee of Aurora; grandparents, Apryl & Daryl Mellgren of Carver; many aunts, uncles, cousins, his Casey’s family & customers & his many friends. He is preceded in death by grandparents, Bob & Marlene McGehee.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Friday, April 14, 2023 at 3:00 PM at Bruzek Funeral Home with Pastor Ben Hilding officiating. Visitation will start at 1:00 and continue until service time.
I can’t explain how much of an impact you had on my life… I wasn’t expecting this.. I miss you.. thanks for just being you and always making me smile. fly high ️
I wasn’t ready for this. You are up there with the other boys now ❤️❤️ I love you forever and always brother
I would see him in Casey’s and he was always so kind and patient. He would stand calmly with an amused look on his face while my Granddaughter made up her mind about what candy she wanted and I would check my lottery tickets. Just a super nice person. I will miss him. My condolences go out to his family and friends.
I am a Casey’s regular and seen him all the time. We had good chats with lots of laughs. He will be missed by many,fly high kid until we meet again!!!
Man I’m miss ya fly high buddy
i’m really going to miss our star wars talks..you were always ready to talk about star wars and the mandalorian..rest in peace my friend..
Sage will be missed by many, he was always nice to myself, my husband and my daughter when we would come in Casey. He also knew want we wanted each time we came and he would Always have a smile no matter what was going in his life. He was also a great neighbor always said hello when he was outside or walking to and from his job at Casey’s. He will for sure be missed by many. To his Dad and Mom we can’t imagine what you guys are going through. We will pray for you guys. RIP Sage… Read more »
Miss you and love you so much! How lucky we all were to share the short time we had with you.
Ima miss you man. Fly high brother
Hi Sage, my heart is very heavy today as I’ve learned that you’ve left the soils of earth. I’m going to miss you young man. As your untimely obituary says, your smile… oh that wonderful, welcoming, Big Beautiful Smile you would greet me and my husband with when visiting Casey’s, was always something I liked forward to… I enjoyed our conversations and was glad I could also brighten your day bringing you laughter as well with my crazily funny daily life stories. I can’t even begin to express your genuinely loving and caring nature and how you would happily appease… Read more »
HE FOR SURE WILL BE MISSED