Dana Anderson

Dana Anderson

Dana Anderson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Mar. 20 to Mar. 22, 2009.
Evans, GA — Dana Mark Andersen was born January 20, 1961, in Mankato, MN to Merlyn and Karen Andersen. He was called home by his Lord March 12, 2009, after a four-month battle with cancer.Dana was a member of the Centenary United Methodist Church in Mankato, MN. He graduated from Mankato East High School in 1979. He attended Mankato State College before entering the U.S. Army where he served 12 years as a medic and a nurse. Upon leaving the military, he continued his nursing career. Dana was joined in marriage to Carolyn Ridgell on February 13, 1999. They have two daughters: Kayla and Jessica. Dana enjoyed water skiing, mountain biking, photography, computers and reading.He is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Carolyn; daughters, Kayla and Jessica; parents, Merlyn and Karen Andersen; two brothers, David (Eilleen), Paul (Lonnell); two sisters, Connie (Matthew) Hiber and Beth (Thomas) Arndorfer; father-in-law, Harrison Ridgell, Jr., mother-in-law, Lula Ridgell and grandmother, Lillian Andersen. Also surviving are three aunts, Frances (Roger) Peterson, Lorraine (Paul) Nagel and Joanne (Richard) Holt; three uncles, Arlyn (Midge) Prestholt, Gordon (Cruz) Andersen and Roland (Judy) Andersen plus three additional brother-in-laws, two sister-in-laws, 18 nieces and nephews, seven great-nieces and -nephews, seven great-aunts, one great-uncle and a host of cousins.He was preceded in death by one grandmother and both grandfathers.Dana will be sorely missed by his loving family and remembered by those who knew him for his cheerful, fun loving and patient nature. Blessed be his memory.Memorial services will be held at 2 pm on Sunday, March 29, 2009, at Round Prairie Lutheran Church in Glenville, Minnesota. Interment has taken place at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery in Spring Lake, North Carolina.To follow Dana's journey through his illness, please visit www.caringbridge.org/visit/danaandersen

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March 23, 2009

Bob & Mary Ann Bensch posted to the memorial.

March 22, 2009

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March 21, 2009

Wndy Amundson posted to the memorial.

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Bob & Mary Ann Bensch

March 23, 2009

Our thoughts & prayers are with Dana's wife & family, Karen & Merlyn and all of their families. We extend our sympathy to all of you.
Bob & Mary Ann Bensch
Jackie, Jeff, Julie,& Jennifer

CHARYL DONALD KORPAL

March 22, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn your dear Son’s passing. It is a sad time, but you know that you will meet him along with other loved ones when it is your time to journey to paradise. Thankfully the gift of heaven is promised to all who believe.

You are not alone in your season of sorrow. God’s sheltering arms will always be there, offering the comfort of His gentle love and refuge of His tender care.

I am a retired teacher and I remember your wonderful son.

In Sympathy

To watch a sunrise appear
Is to almost hear God say,
When life in one form ceases
It becomes life in a different way.

Thus night is like this life
Dawn’s the life we’ve yet to know.
This earth life will end
Our soul’s life will always grow.

Just as night sounds fade at dawn
And darkness turns to gray,
The birds knowing dawn is coming
Sing for the sunrise of the day.

So when this life starts fading
Our soul sings its highest range,
Then like the night to dawn
These two forms interchange.

For death is not a sunset
It’s a sunrise God has planned.

It’s our rising up to God
Our being touched by his own hand.

In Sympathy

Charyl and Don Korpal

Wndy Amundson

March 21, 2009

So sorry to hear the loss of your son. May God help comfort you in the days and weeks to come. I hope that you can find a smile and comfort in the memories that you have with Dana. You and the entire family are in my thoughts & prayers.

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