Philip W. Andrzejek

Philip W. Andrzejek age 84 of Robbinsdale, passed away May 6, 2019.

Survived by wife Constance; sons Michael, John and Matthew (Margie); grandchildren Jacob, Alec, Alexander, James, Gabriel, Elias, Mary, Samuel, Isaac and Joseph; siblings Mary Sterzinger, Jim and Richard Andrzejek and Caroline Nuytten.

Preceded in death by parents Walter and Leona; brothers Stanley and Patrick Andrzejek.

Philip was born Oct 17, 1934 in Taunton, MN. He grew up in Ivanhoe, MN where he worked in his dad’s grocery store until age 18.  With one Merit to go for his Eagle Scout Award, Phil left to work in the Iron Range to save for college.  He attended Virginia Jr. College and then transferred to the University  of Minnesota where he earned his Mechanical Engineering and Economics degrees.

He met his bride-to-be, Connie Lovin at a dance at the Newman Center.  He lovingly referred to Connie as “Sweetie-Pie” throughout their marriage, and Connie loved it.    His favorite song was “Sweet Georgia Brown” and he and Connie loved to dance together.

Philip worker for Control Data, 3M, Univac and retired from N.S.P. after many years.  He loved hunting and especially coaching the neighborhood kids in hockey and baseball.  He loved his family and was proud of his sons and grandchildren.  He was devout in his Catholic Faith and attended daily Mass.

Interment Gethsemane Cemetery.