Neal D. Andreasen Obituary (2014

Neal Dwain Andreasen 93, a lifetime resident of Washington County, died at Carter Place in Blair on Monday, November 10, 2014. A memorial service will be held Friday December 26, 2014 at First United Methodist Church in Blair Neal was born in rural Washington County on May 2, 1921 to Elmer (Jack) and Ethel Andreasen. He graduated from Kennard High School in 1938. Neal was united in marriage to Audrey Lucille Stewart on February 14, 1941 in Arlington. NE. Neal and Audrey lived in the Kennard and Blair areas their entire married life. Neal is survived by his three children and their spouses Sherrill and Fred Schumacher of Kennard; Marilyn and Philip Lorenzen of Omaha; and, Roger and Donna Andreasen of Blair. He is also survived by grandchildren Debra and Ron Depperman; Annette Backhuus; Neal and Niki Schumacher; Libby and Dr. Ben Lashley; Mark and Tori Lorenzen; Andy and Shelly Andreasen; Audra and Colin Oestreich; and, Karen and Adam Basye. He is survived by seventeen great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren. His brother Ivan and wife Marlyss Andreasen; and, his sister-in-law Norma Edloff also survive him. Neal was preceded in death by his loving wife, Audrey; his parents, his brother Charles and wife Jacke Andreasen, and one grandchild’s spouse, Terry Backhuus. Neal was a lifelong farmer and loved to work. He continued to help family members with farm work until about age 92. Neal was a kind and gentle man and was always happy to spend time with his family. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to First United Methodist Church in Blair, Blair Fire Department or Gentiva Hospice. Campbell-Aman Funeral Home in Blair is in charge of arrangements.