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Andrew “Andy” B. Rolfes

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Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Andrew “Andy” B. Rolfes, age 88, of Avon, was held Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany. The interment took place in the parish cemetery. Andy was surrounded by his family when he passed away at the St. Cloud VA Medical Center on September 4, 2023.
Andy was born in Farming, MN to Rudolph and Bertha (Behnen) Rolfes. He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1959 as a Dental Specialist at Fort Benning, GA. Andy married Delores Berg on Labor Day, September 5, 1960, and they welcomed five children to complete their family. Andy and Delores raised their family in St. Cloud, but they also had a place at the lake where the family enjoyed swimming, fishing, and bonfires. Andy and Delores were able to fulfill their dream of building their retirement home at the lake where they enjoyed gardening and sharing their harvest with friends and family and spending time with their extended family. Andy lovingly cared for Delores during her illness and it is fitting that they were reunited on Labor Day in 2023. Andy loved sharing stories with his family, especially his grandchildren, about his childhood, his time in the Army, and his early working days. He also enjoyed trying new recipes where he could add his own touch, completing jigsaw puzzles, and an occasional trip to the casino.
Survivors include his children, Maynard (Arlette) Rolfes, Monticello; Sheila (Bill) Kloeppner, Shoreview; Roxanne (Troy) Gerads, St. Cloud; Michelle (Glen) Dufner, Avon; Marion’s partner, Tim Baker; his siblings Therese Backes, Leora (Jackie) Burg; Irene Schmidt; his grandchildren Jessica Schrofe, Amanda Hommerding, Benajmin Rolfes, Tyler Gerads, Travis Gerads, Jeff Rolfes, Brandon Baker, Jordan Dufner and Hannah Koepp; six great-grandchildren, as well as many other family and friends.
Andy was greeted in Heaven by Delores (2015), beloved daughter Marion Rolfes (2022), his parents Rudolph and Bertha Rolfes, and siblings, Martha Fasen, Raymond Rolfes, and Alma Lieser.