Andrew Hunt Froistad, age 39, of Maple Grove, MN, passed away on January 28, 2021.
Preceded in death by grandparents, Arnold and Donna Hunt, Maxine Hunt, Jeannette and Vernon Froistad; aunt and uncle, Annie and Tim Hunt. Survived by loving wife, Angie; proud father of Luke, Lucy, and Laura; parents, Tom and Claudia Froistad; brother, Eric (Angie) Froistad; sisters, Emily (Steven) Mrozinski, and Natalie (Ethan) Brinegar; in-laws, Jerry and Anne Woodhull, Dusty and Jessie Borglum; nieces and nephews, Jack and Nate Froistad, Anna, Lily, and Max Mrozinski, Zach and Lexi Borglum; and countless friends and family.
Graduate of North St. Paul HS in 2000, the United States Naval Academy in 2004, and proudly served in the United States Navy from 2004 till December 2010. Andy loved all sports, especially playing and sharing his love of baseball, curling, fishing, and golf. Above all, he loved and cherished Angie and their children. He had a strong love for his family and friends, and there was nothing he wouldn’t do for them. Never short of humor and wit, Andy had an infectious personality and he brought joy and laughter into the lives of everyone he met. Andy will be greatly missed by his many friends and family.
Visitation Thursday, Feb. 4
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from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Gearty-Delmore Plymouth Chapel, 15800 37
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Ave. N. Service time and place to be announced. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Please indicate your intention to attend the visitation by reserving a slot on Andrew’s obituary at
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Liturgy of the Word Friday, Feb. 5
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at 9:30 AM at the Church of the Assumption, 51 7
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St. W., St. Paul. Procession to Fort Snelling with take place following the service. Please indicate your intention to attend the service by reserving a slot at
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040448a8ad28a5fc1-andrew1
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Due to the limited spaces at church and Fort Snelling, those unable to attend the service and burial can livestream:
Service Livestream Link:
https://youtu.be/pf1mYeGoMY8
Burial Livestream Link:
https://youtu.be/HwpjDrKy-hE
For those attending the funeral service virtually, below is the order of service:
Funeral Service for Andrew Hunt Froistad
Church of the Assumption
February 5, 2021 9:30 AM
Officiant
– Fr. Paul Traecy
Pallbearers
– Eric Froistad, Dusty Borglum, Steve Mrozinski, Ethan Brinegar, Colin Lee, Ben Lee, Bryan Hunt
Readers
– Chris DeSalvo, Jade Madden, Nanette Lee
Eulogists
– Jimmy DeNicco, Eric Froistad
Musicians
– Richard Duncan (Organist), Peggy Sutherland (Cantor), Meridith Richmond (Bagpiper)
Gathering Rite
Opening Song
“How Great Thou Art”
Opening Greeting
Opening Prayers and Sprinkling Rite
Liturgy of the Word
First Reading
Isaiah 43: 1-5
Psalm Reflection
Psalm 46
Second Reading
2 Corinthians 1: 3-4
Gospel Acclamation
Gospel
John 16: 20-24
Homily
Prayers of the Faithful
The Lord’s Prayer
Sign of Peace
Eulogies
Final Commendation
Closing Prayer
Incensing
“May the Angels Lead You into Paradise”
Bagpipe Instrumental
“Amazing Grace”
Recessional
“On Eagle’s Wings”