David “Dave” R. Andree – Clitherall, MN

David (Dave) Robert Andree, age 88, of Clitherall, Minnesota passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones Tuesday, December 19, 2023. Dave was born September 4, 1935 in Breckenridge, Minnesota. He graduated from South High School in 1954. As a youth, Dave learned to play piano, finding relaxation in playing for many years. After high school he went on to trade school where he became a licensed electrician. He worked various jobs in construction before he began his 35-year career in elevator/escalator installation, service and repair. His travel companion, Cinder (black Lab) accompanied him on his travels for work. He retired from his long-term employer R & O Elevator in 1995. He met his wife, Rosey of 65 years while they were both working at Swedish Hospital in Minneapolis. They were married April 12, 1958. They built a house in Bloomington, Minnesota where they raised their three children, Pam, Kim and David. They spent 30 years in that house. They also had property on Spitzer Lake in Clitherall, MN where they had their cabin for several years before building and moving into their current retirement home in August of 1996. Dave always had a fascination with cars. He raced for Downtown Chevy in his early years and later turned his love for cars into fixing and rebuilding several vehicles along the way. Of his pride and joys was a 1968 Cobra Shelby that he had for many years. His latest project was a 1956 Ford F150 that he rebuilt. Dave also was a longtime softball player, playing in several tournaments, enjoying playing broomball in the winter. He played softball well into his 50’s in the old timer league and enjoyed playing in many tournaments. Dave loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He served as a road supervisor and youth baseball coach locally for a few years. He was a collector of guns and was the one that people turned to when they needed work on their guns. He is survived by his wife, Rosetta; his children, Pam Evans (Jerry Dancisak), Kim Andree (Marty Flaherty) and David Andree and wife, (Brenda). He was blessed with six grandchildren, Mandy (Justin) Harrison, Dan Evans, Katelyn, Brandon, Christopher and Gabriel Andree. He also has two great-grandkids, Brody and Teagan. A memorial service was Wednesday, December 27 at 11 a.m. at Eagle Lake Lutheran Church in Battle Lake, MN. A visitation was Tuesday, December 26, 2023 from 4-6 p.m. with prayers at 5:30 at Eagle Lake Lutheran Church and continued an hour prior to the funeral. Glende-Nilson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Battle Lake was in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be made online at www.GlendeNil on.com.