Andrew Henry Claeys

Andrew Henry Claeys was born on November 30, 1930, in Eidsvold Township, to Emil and Sophie (Moorse) Claeys. He grew up on the family farm and graduated from Minneota High School in 1949. On March 26, 1951, Andy was united in marriage to Marilyn Anderson at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Canby. The couple farmed near Porter for a couple of years before making their home and raising their family on a farm West of Minneota. He was very active at St. Edward Catholic Church in Minneota. He sang with the choir and served as an usher and on the Parish Council. Andy also served on the Taunton Elevator Board. Andy enjoyed bowling, hunting, playing cards, especially bein, tinkering in his shop and spending time with his grandchildren. Andy died on Sunday, January 11, 2009, at the Hendricks Hospital in Hendricks. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn, of Taunton, children Greg Claeys of Belgrade, MT, Brad (and Sally) Claeys of Lexington, VA, Jeff (and Cindy) Claeys of Porter, Jordan (and Joanne) Claeys of Dallas, TX, Lisa (and Daryl) Grunst of Chaska and Mary Lyn Claeys of Chaska, nine grandchildren and sisters Evelyn Millard of Fergus Falls and Jeanette (and Don) Hoberg of Minneota. He was preceded in death by his parents, son Mark, grandson Cody, sisters Marie Janssen and Bertha Tholkes and brother Joseph Claeys.