Egon Andersen, age 85 of Plymouth, formerly of Wayzata, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2003.
Preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; parents, Niels & Nielsine; brothers, Carlo & Helmer & sister, Norma Starkey. Survived by children, Paul, David (Mary), Carol Hitz (Gary) & Kay Esler; grandchildren, Paul & Laura Andersen, Alex & Sarah Esler & many other relatives and friends.
After World War II, he opened Andersen's Texaco in Wayzata & later owned Egon's Mileage Service. He proudly served his country by enlisting in the Army Air Corps in January of 1942. As a Master Sgt. in charge of armament for the 347th fighter squadron he participated in the invasion of Casablanca, North Africa. Also served in Corsica, Sardinia & Italy & was awarded the Bronze Star & the Soldier's Medal. He had been a member of American Legion Post 118 since 1945 & was a Past Commander.
He was also a former Rotarian, former member of the Wayzata Chamber of Commerce & a Wayzata volunteer fireman for 29 years. He volunteered at Hillcrest Healthcare Center, was an active member of the Wayzata Historical Society, helped restore the steamboat Minnehaha, was a past president of the Wayzata Athletic Club & received the Wayzata Trojan Of The Year Award for his support of Wayzata athletics. He was a graduate of Mound High School where he made many lifelong friends. In July of 2002 he was recognized by the Wayzata Chamber of Commerce as their "Person Of The Year" & on September 9, 2002 received the "Good Neighbor" award from WCCO radio.
Thank you to the staff of Hillcrest & Methodist Hospice for your loving care. Funeral Friday 2 PM at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 115 W. Wayzata Blvd. Visitation Thursday from 5 to 8 PM at David Lee Funeral Home, 1220 E. Wayzata Blvd and 1 hour before service at church. Memorials preferred to the National Stroke Association or the Wayzata Athletic Boosters. David Lee Funeral Home Wayzata 952-473-5577.
Published on April 14, 2003 in Minneapolis Star Tribune.
Preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; parents, Niels & Nielsine; brothers, Carlo & Helmer & sister, Norma Starkey. Survived by children, Paul, David (Mary), Carol Hitz (Gary) & Kay Esler; grandchildren, Paul & Laura Andersen, Alex & Sarah Esler & many other relatives and friends.
After World War II, he opened Andersen's Texaco in Wayzata & later owned Egon's Mileage Service. He proudly served his country by enlisting in the Army Air Corps in January of 1942. As a Master Sgt. in charge of armament for the 347th fighter squadron he participated in the invasion of Casablanca, North Africa. Also served in Corsica, Sardinia & Italy & was awarded the Bronze Star & the Soldier's Medal. He had been a member of American Legion Post 118 since 1945 & was a Past Commander.
He was also a former Rotarian, former member of the Wayzata Chamber of Commerce & a Wayzata volunteer fireman for 29 years. He volunteered at Hillcrest Healthcare Center, was an active member of the Wayzata Historical Society, helped restore the steamboat Minnehaha, was a past president of the Wayzata Athletic Club & received the Wayzata Trojan Of The Year Award for his support of Wayzata athletics. He was a graduate of Mound High School where he made many lifelong friends. In July of 2002 he was recognized by the Wayzata Chamber of Commerce as their "Person Of The Year" & on September 9, 2002 received the "Good Neighbor" award from WCCO radio.
Thank you to the staff of Hillcrest & Methodist Hospice for your loving care. Funeral Friday 2 PM at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 115 W. Wayzata Blvd. Visitation Thursday from 5 to 8 PM at David Lee Funeral Home, 1220 E. Wayzata Blvd and 1 hour before service at church. Memorials preferred to the National Stroke Association or the Wayzata Athletic Boosters. David Lee Funeral Home Wayzata 952-473-5577.
Published on April 14, 2003 in Minneapolis Star Tribune.
Egon Andersen, age 85 of Plymouth, formerly of Wayzata, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2003.
Preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; parents, Niels & Nielsine; brothers, Carlo & Helmer & sister, Norma Starkey. Survived by children, Paul, David (Mary), Carol Hitz (Gary) & Kay Esler; grandchildren, Paul & Laura Andersen, Alex & Sarah Esler & many other relatives and friends.
After World War II, he opened Andersen's Texaco in Wayzata & later owned Egon's Mileage Service. He proudly served his country by enlisting in the Army Air Corps in January of 1942. As a Master Sgt. in charge of armament for the 347th fighter squadron he participated in the invasion of Casablanca, North Africa. Also served in Corsica, Sardinia & Italy & was awarded the Bronze Star & the Soldier's Medal. He had been a member of American Legion Post 118 since 1945 & was a Past Commander.
He was also a former Rotarian, former member of the Wayzata Chamber of Commerce & a Wayzata volunteer fireman for 29 years. He volunteered at Hillcrest Healthcare Center, was an active member of the Wayzata Historical Society, helped restore the steamboat Minnehaha, was a past president of the Wayzata Athletic Club & received the Wayzata Trojan Of The Year Award for his support of Wayzata athletics. He was a graduate of Mound High School where he made many lifelong friends. In July of 2002 he was recognized by the Wayzata Chamber of Commerce as their "Person Of The Year" & on September 9, 2002 received the "Good Neighbor" award from WCCO radio.
Thank you to the staff of Hillcrest & Methodist Hospice for your loving care. Funeral Friday 2 PM at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 115 W. Wayzata Blvd. Visitation Thursday from 5 to 8 PM at David Lee Funeral Home, 1220 E. Wayzata Blvd and 1 hour before service at church. Memorials preferred to the National Stroke Association or the Wayzata Athletic Boosters. David Lee Funeral Home Wayzata 952-473-5577.
Published on April 14, 2003 in Minneapolis Star Tribune.
Preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; parents, Niels & Nielsine; brothers, Carlo & Helmer & sister, Norma Starkey. Survived by children, Paul, David (Mary), Carol Hitz (Gary) & Kay Esler; grandchildren, Paul & Laura Andersen, Alex & Sarah Esler & many other relatives and friends.
After World War II, he opened Andersen's Texaco in Wayzata & later owned Egon's Mileage Service. He proudly served his country by enlisting in the Army Air Corps in January of 1942. As a Master Sgt. in charge of armament for the 347th fighter squadron he participated in the invasion of Casablanca, North Africa. Also served in Corsica, Sardinia & Italy & was awarded the Bronze Star & the Soldier's Medal. He had been a member of American Legion Post 118 since 1945 & was a Past Commander.
He was also a former Rotarian, former member of the Wayzata Chamber of Commerce & a Wayzata volunteer fireman for 29 years. He volunteered at Hillcrest Healthcare Center, was an active member of the Wayzata Historical Society, helped restore the steamboat Minnehaha, was a past president of the Wayzata Athletic Club & received the Wayzata Trojan Of The Year Award for his support of Wayzata athletics. He was a graduate of Mound High School where he made many lifelong friends. In July of 2002 he was recognized by the Wayzata Chamber of Commerce as their "Person Of The Year" & on September 9, 2002 received the "Good Neighbor" award from WCCO radio.
Thank you to the staff of Hillcrest & Methodist Hospice for your loving care. Funeral Friday 2 PM at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 115 W. Wayzata Blvd. Visitation Thursday from 5 to 8 PM at David Lee Funeral Home, 1220 E. Wayzata Blvd and 1 hour before service at church. Memorials preferred to the National Stroke Association or the Wayzata Athletic Boosters. David Lee Funeral Home Wayzata 952-473-5577.
Published on April 14, 2003 in Minneapolis Star Tribune.
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