Andersen, David Alan (1962 - 2024)

ANDERSEN, SCHMITS, ANDERSEN, JOHANNES, WARE, CARTER

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 8/31/2024 at 14:49:32

Name of deceased: David Alan Andersen

Aged: 62 yrs, 1 mo, 16 days

Residence: Audubon, Audubon County, IA

Born: June 17, 1962; Audubon, Audubon County, IA

Died: Aug. 1, 2024; Audubon, Audubon County, IA (cancer)

Funeral services: Saturday, Sep. 7, 2024; Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Audubon, IA; burial was in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Audubon, IA

Survived by: Daughters, Stacy (spouse, Matt) Schmits of Panama, IA, Samantha Andersen (fiancé, Blake Johannes) of Kimballton, IA, and Kyli (spouse, Matthew) Ware of Glidden, IA; step-daughter, Candise (spouse, Josh) Schmitz of Avoca, IA; granddaughters, Maci, Neveah, Hailey, Jaylee, and Grace; parents, Donald and Janice Andersen of Audubon, IA; brothers, Bruce (spouse, Tina) Andersen, Tim (spouse, Jan) Andersen, Brian Andersen (spouse, Greg), Steve (spouse, Tonia) Andersen, all of Audubon, IA; devoted companion, Julie Knutsen of Audubon, IA; nieces; nephews; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Paternal grandparents, Samuel and Elvira Andersen; maternal grandparents, Henry and Delphine Carter; best friend, Gene “Gopher” Weitl (deceased in 2022)

Education: Attended elementary school in Gray, IA until 7th grade; he was then switched to the Audubon (IA) School District for junior high, and eventually graduated with the Audubon High School, Class of 1980. After high school, David attended Des Moines Area Community College, Ankeny, IA for a short time, but moved to Texas briefly before returning to Audubon.

Religious affiliation: no information provided

Military service: no information provided

Marriages: (1) Toni Petersen; 1981; location not provided. They later divorced. (2) Chris Murray; 1993; location not provided. They later divorced but remained good friends

Employment: Was a jack-of-all-trades; his jobs included driving semi for George Brincks Trucking, hog confinement work for Audubon Manning Veterinary Clinic, HVAC work at Templeton Hardware, and maintenance at Global Precision Parts, Audubon, IA. David also owned and operated The Waterhole bar in Templeton, IA. In 2010, David began one of his true passions in life, farming. David farmed alongside his brothers Steve and Bruce, and his nephew, Derek, until the time of his death.

Hobbies/Interests: Loved hunting and fishing, and was famous for making excellent deer jerky; spent countless hours in his shop crafting various items for his friends and family

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