January 1, 1944 - July 7, 2023
Stephen Robert Andersen
Early in the morning on July 7th, 2023, Steve left this sin-sick world to join our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in heaven. He is now singing in his rich bass voice in Heaven!
Steve was a New Year’s baby, born January 1st, 1944, to Robert and Helen Andersen. Steve's father, Robert, was in combat during World War II and did not see his son until he was 2 years old. At age 6, Steve accepted the Lord as his Savior and he loved and trusted the Lord the rest of his life.
In high school, Steve carried a New Testament in his shirt pocket which attracted the attention of his bride-to-be who had prayed for a Godly man. Steve and Mary were married on August 28th, 1965. They have 2 sons, John and Tom.
Steve served in the Navy reserves for 6 years. During his working career he was employed by Control Data, Minneapolis Leasing Co. National Computers Systems and Jack Links’s Beef Jerky Company.
He directed the church choir for 20 years in Omaha, Nebraska and enjoyed singing solos.
Preceded in death by his parents as well as his grandparents. Survived by wife, Mary; sons, John (Kathy) and Tom; grandchildren, Kendra, Jeffrey, Krista and Jonathan; sister, Karen Vegtel in California; as well as nephews and many cousins.
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In Lieu of flowers the family kindly requests that donations be made to the any of the following charities or charity of your choice.
Northside Baptist Church, Nolanville TX
www.nsbc-fh.org
info@nsbc-fh.org
Operation Gratitude
www.operationgratitude.com
Click on the donation link on their main page.
Health Well Foundation
www.healthwellfoundation.org/donate/
Visitation
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel
6527 Portland Avenue South
Richfield, MN 55423
Interment
Private
Acacia Park Cemetery
2151 Pilot Knob Road
Mendota Heights, MN 55120
Mary and boys, just wanted to send you condolences on the loss of your husband and father. You are in my prayers at this time.
In Naval Aviation we say our friend has gone west! Well our friend Stephen, a kind, talented and wonderful man has gone west! We will miss him.