Andrew Cyril Meuwissen

Andrew Cyril Meuwissen of Eden Prairie, MN, a devoted family man and friend to many, enthusiast of books and learning, and accomplished traveler passed away at the age of 87. Andrew was born on December 27, 1935 in Cologne, MN to Gottfried and Mary (Kolb) Meuwissen. He attended school and received his sacraments at St Bernard's Catholic Church then going on to graduate high school at St. John's Preparatory School. He received his BS in business from the University of Minnesota twin cities campus and later an MBA from the University of St. Thomas. Andrew also served in the US Army Security Agency from 1955-1958 as a Russian language interpreter and was stationed in Kyoto, Japan during that time. After returning from Japan, Andrew met Viola Mosher at a 4th of July dance in Cologne and they would later marry on August 13, 1960 in St Clair, MN. The two would raise five children all born while living in Buffalo, NY eventually returning to Richfield, MN and finally settling in Eden Prairie, MN. Andrew started his notable career with Liberty Mutual Insurance Company in Buffalo while also continuing his studies at University of New York receiving his CPCU designation and diploma in Risk Management. After the move back to Minnesota he went to work for the Peavey Company and continued studies at the U of M to receive his CLU and CFA credentials. After many years with Peavy/ConAgra he left to accept the position of President and CEO of State Fund Mutual Insurance Company and its successive subsidiaries. He would cap off his career by founding Reatta Management Consultants and continuing that until his retirement. Retirement allowed more time for numerous trips around the globe, perfecting his golf game, and winters spent with his wife at their home in Sarasota, FL as well as enjoying their 16 grandchildren. Andrew was preceded in death by parents Gottfried and Mary Meuwissen, sisters Phyllis Timian, Doris Kerns, brother Kenneth Meuwissen and grandson Thomas Wanzek. He is survived by wife Viola, children Carolinda (Bob) Snyder, Lori Wanzek, Tom (Nancy) Meuwissen, Gwyn (Rick) Hausman, and Lynn (Matt) Sharratt, 16 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, brothers Bernard Meuwissen, Ralph (Mary) Meuwissen and sister Juanita Voves. Services will be held at Pax Christi Catholic Church in Eden Prairie on October 20th at 11 o'clock with visitation 1 hour prior to service and interment following at St. Bernard's in Cologne. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Second Harvest Heartland, which Andrew was a generous supporter of, or the National Kidney Foundation to help fight kidney disease.

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Andrew Cyril Meuwissen

December 27, 1935 - October 11, 2023

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Andrew Cyril Meuwissen

December 27, 1935 - October 11, 2023

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