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John Robert Andersen

Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On April 30, 2021 @ 1:05 pm In 2021,Obituaries | 16 Comments

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John Robert Andersen, age 54, of Lakeville, MN, unexpectedly left his family, on Tuesday, April 27, 2021.

A public visitation will be on Thursday, May 6, from 9:30-11:30 am, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake, MN. A private family celebration of life will be held at 12(noon). Friends are invited to stream the service at the following link: John Robert Andersen Funeral Service (Meeting ID: 963 4789 0981 / Passcode: 233122). John will be laid to rest at a private interment, at Credit River Cemetery, in Prior Lake.

In New Prague, MN, John was born to Donald and Collette (Streiff) Andersen, on February 2, 1967. The youngest of six children, he was raised in the Credit River area, with siblings, Jerry, Jeff, Debbie, Patty and Mary. As a young boy, John spent countless hours playing in the sandbox. This love for moving sand and creating landscapes would eventually follow John in his career. His first job was on a farm in Credit River, he loved it. In 1982, the Andersen family moved up to Outing, MN. He found a new interest of the outdoors. John found joy in trapping, hunting, and fishing with his brothers. The Andersen boys also dug up the dirt on the trails riding ATV’s and dirt bikes. John began attending seminary high school, but soon found out this was not his calling. So, John continued his education at Remer High School, where he graduated in 1985.

Days after graduating, John went to Seattle, WA, with his brother where he bought his prized Javelin, his first car. John headed back to Minnesota. Here, his career spanned many decades working as a CDL truck driver, and working in the big boy sand box, as a heavy equipment operator, which he loved.

John was introduced to Nicole Jensen in the late 1980’s, where the two connected through a party with friends. John and Nicole started dating and the rest was history. On June 16, 1990, at Holy Trinity United Methodist Church, in Prior Lake, they became husband and wife. The couple first settled down in a small home, in Minneapolis, MN. It had small living quarters, with a crawl space. John had a wonderful idea on creating more room. With five-gallon buckets and later a conveyor to help speed up the process, John eventually carved out a basement. Needing even more room, John and Nicole moved to Bloomington, MN and then found their forever home in Lakeville.

John and Nicole became the proud parents to sons Maxwell, and Ryan. These boys were the light of their lives. John and the boys loved being outdoors, riding four wheelers and dirt bikes. The Andersen family enjoyed the annual trips to Lake Vermillion. John especially loved hanging out with his older brothers having a beer, talking about cars, playing darts and horseshoes. John, Nicole, and the boys enjoyed visiting Emma Krumbees and have fond memories touring Alaska. Family was always important to John and he looked forward to the JAWS family reunions.

John was a big kid at heart. His home was always filled with his friends and friends of the boys. John greeted you with a smile and big hug. With the sudden passing of Nicole in a car accident on November 13, 2007, his life changed forever. John showed his sons how to be strong, loving and to always put others needs first. He was kindhearted, generous, and extremely hard working and loved to have fun.

Forever missed, John will be continually loved by sons, Maxwell (Kayla Lockrem) Andersen, Ryan Andersen; siblings, Jerry Andersen, Jeff (Vicki) Andersen, Debbie (Bruce Krohn) Fairbanks, Patty (Dale) Anstett, Mary Olds: father-in-law, Harold Jensen; brother-in-law, Marcus (Tricia) Jensen; many loving other relatives and friends.

Welcoming John home is his wife, Nicole; parents, Don and Collette Anderson; mothers-in-law, Kathy Jensen and Marilyn Jensen.

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Condolence from Jim Marschall on April 30th, 2021 4:12 pm

Max and Ryan: Please know that many of your neighbors and friends are keeping you in thought and prayer. On behalf of the Lakeville Police and Fire Chaplains, you have our best wishes and condolences. Call on us if there is anything we can do to help. Sincerely, Jim Marschall.

Condolence from The Bickfords on April 30th, 2021 10:20 pm

Max and Ryan. Our hearts ache for you. We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts.
Love to you ,
Chris and Karrie Bickford

Condolence from tom tupy on May 2nd, 2021 2:10 pm

All of the Tupy family offers their deepest condolences and regrets of the passing of John he was loved and will be missed

Condolence from S.M. Hentges and Sons Inc on May 3rd, 2021 7:48 am

John was a highly valued member of the S.M. Hentges and Sons team and will be greatly missed. John joined our team in 2016 and was especially well known among our field crews and shop team in his important role as our boom truck operator. Organizing the materials and equipment in the yard and loading/delivering equipment and materials between jobsites were John’s responsibility and he performed those duties safely and reliably for all of us. We extend our sincere sympathy to John’s family and friends as well as to those of you who worked closely with him.

Condolence from Julie on May 4th, 2021 1:38 pm

To all of John’s family especially Max and Ryan you have my deepest sympathy! John was a great guy and this is truly heart breaking! I will keep all of you in my prayers!!

Condolence from Team S.M. Hentges & Sons on May 3rd, 2021 8:12 am

John was a highly valued member of the S.M. Hentges & Sons team and will be greatly missed. John joined our team in 2016 and was especially well known among our field crews and shop team in his important role as our boom truck operator. He performed his duties safely and reliably for S.M. Hentges & Sons. We extend our deepest sympathy to Max, Ryan, John’s family, friends and to everyone that worked with John. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. – Team S.M. Hentges & Sons.

Condolence from Julia Amrhien on May 3rd, 2021 3:27 pm

Dear Family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
John and Julia Amrhien

Condolence from Eileen Loftus Kelly on May 4th, 2021 3:14 pm

I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to Max, Ryan, John’s siblings and families. My heart goes out to all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Eileen Loftus Kelly

Condolence from Dara Schrock on May 5th, 2021 6:38 am

Max and Ryan:
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. I can’t imagine the heartbreak and grief you are going through. My deepest condolences and prayers.
Dara Schrock (kid zone when you were younger)

Condolence from Lynda Volz on May 5th, 2021 10:15 am

Johnny had the best personality and smile, always welcoming. Johnny would invite Brian and I over on pan o prog car days to watch from one of the best spots, his own yard. I’m truly saddened by the lose of my husband’s friend and I would like to consider my friend too. Sending loving prayers for Max Ryan and family.

Condolence from The Cadieux family on May 5th, 2021 6:01 pm

Max and Ryan, you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Condolence from Michelle McGraw on May 5th, 2021 6:36 pm

I am very sorry and heartbroken to hear of John’s passing. I have many fond memories growing up with John. My love and prayers go out to you Max, Ryan and my extended Andersen family.

Condolence from Rob Lilledahl on May 5th, 2021 6:46 pm

John we had the best of times we will miss you like crazy
The memories of us riding and causing mischief in outing will always be with my brother and I…
We love you bro.

Condolence from Rich lilledahl on May 5th, 2021 7:01 pm

With tears in my eyes , I Wright this, Jonny my dear friend myself and my brother rob are going to miss you buddy . I will never forget the good times we had together in outing with you , water skiing. Downhill snow skiing at quadna mt, and sugar hills Riding theee wheelers all over the town of outing ‘and yes sometimes ditching the cops !! ! My deepest condolences go to the Andersen family. Ryan and Max stay strong boys , he would have wanted you to. My prayers to you two and the rest of the family ,, r.I.p Jonny !

Condolence from Cheryl Piper on May 6th, 2021 8:03 am

Max and Ryan,
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. May all the memories you made with your dad help you in the days and weeks ahead to heal during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers both of you!
Cheryl Piper (Student Nutrition at Lakeview)

Condolence from Paul Mettlach on May 14th, 2021 11:18 am

Max and Ryan, I want to send my deepest condolences to both of you. I know that losing a dad is very difficult.
Do know that your dad is always with you, and his legacy lives on in the two fine young gentlemen that you two have become. God bless you.

Paul Mettlach

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