Robert Earl Andreasen, 72, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023. Robert was born in Hays, KS, on May 28, 1951, to Harlan and Donna (Kerns) Andreasen.
On July 1, 1970, Robert married his high school sweetheart, Stephanie June Pickett. They had 3 sons, James in 1972, Danny in 1974, and Patrick in 1982.
Robert enlisted in the Air Force. He was stationed in Japan for several years. During his military career, he was an Air Force Police and trained several military dogs. He also joined the Army National Guard after he was honorably discharged from the Air Force. He worked for the City of Salina as a Water Plant Operator until his retirement.
Robert is survived by his sons, James and Patrick both of Salina; granddaughters, Samantha Radford of Wichita, Shannon Hird of Topeka, Jamie Andreasen of Wichita, and Haleigh Andreasen Salina; one grandson, Wyatt Andreasen of Newton; and one great-granddaughter, Mavryn. Brothers & Sisters: Georgia Boughner of Rhode Island, Wilda Kelley of Hutchinson, KS, Harlan “Bud” Andreasen of Hutchinson, KS, William “Bill” Andreasen of Virginia, Timothy Andreasen of Olathe, KS, Madeline Gurney of Arizona, Lisa Treffinger of Pennsylvania, and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
He is proceeded in death by his wife, Stephanie; son, Danny; parents, Harlan and Donna; and brother, Fredick Andreasen.
Cremation was chosen and there will be no visitation. A celebration of life will be scheduled in Spring 2024. Family will send out information after the holidays.