Obituary of Arthur C. Andreasen

On January 2, 2017, Arthur (Art) Andreasen, 92, went to be with his Lord and Savior whom he faithfully loved and served for many years. He was born August 15, 1924 in Endicott, NY to Soren and Ellen (Sandburg) Andreasen. Art started his work career at IBM in Endicott, NY. He started out as a toolmaker and ended his career as an engineer. Art enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served during World War II in the Pacific. He proudly served in the Marines for 4 years and was honorably discharged. On April 15, 1950, Art married Marie and they were happily married for 66 years. Art loved the outdoors and spent many hours hunting, gardening, and working in his wood lots. He was a kind, generous, humble and quiet man. He never sought the limelight but quietly served his Lord, his family, and many others. He was predeceased by his parents, Soren and Ellen Andreasen, and his brother, Holger Andreasen. He is survived by his wife, Marie; his three children, Carl (Carolyn) Andreasen, Christine (Jim) Moore, and David (Beth) Andreasen; and his sisters, Clara Walker, and Helen Monell. He was a loving grandpa to his seven grandchildren, Derek Andreasen, Keith (Sara) Andreasen, Laura (David) Diaz, Meredith Moore, David Moore, Daniel Andreasen, and Rachel Andreasen,; 3 great-grandchildren, Olivia and Evan Ward and Kane Andreasen. A Funeral service will be held at South Apalachin Baptist Church, 4116 Pennsylvania Avenue, Apalachin, NY on Friday, January 6, 2017 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Daniel Crane officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 5, 2017 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM and on Friday, January 6, 2017 from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at 11:00 AM at South Apalachin Baptist Church. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Art's name to the South Apalachin Baptist Church Missions Fund, 4116 Pennsylvania Avenue, Apalachin, NY 13732. "His Lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things I will make thee ruler over many things; enter thou into the joy of thy Lord. Matthew 25:24