Nancy Elaine Andreasen

Nancy E. Andreasen, 74, died May 30th, 2017 at The Beacon in Lake Crystal after a courageous battle with cancer. A private family memorial service will be held. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Mankato.  

Nancy was born December 17, 1942 to Carl and Myra Hoeft in Madelia, MN and had three siblings. She married William Andreasen in 1960, together they had 7 children.

Nancy worked for the Lake Crystal municipal liquor store, a nursing home and retired from the Collis C Store in 2015. She enjoyed camping, an occasional trip to the casino, time with family and her 11 grandchildren.

A special thanks to the staff at the Beacon and Mankato Mayo Hospice for their excellent care.

Nancy is survived by her daughters; Pam (Timothy) Beadell of Bismarck, ND, Jennifer (Mark) Wagner of Mankato, Carla (Mike) Burt of Lake Crystal, sons; Joseph (Katie) Andreasen of Blackhawk, SD and James Andreasen of Mankato, Brother; Doug (Sherene) Hoeft of Whitewater, WI Sister; Jane (Rick) Lawrence of Mission Viejo, CA, Sister-in-Law Pricilla Menne of Eagle Lake, nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, one sister and two children.