Andrew Roger Rhiger

Funeral services for Andy Rhiger, age 83 of Albert Lea will be held on Monday, July 13, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, Albert Lea.  Pastor John Holt will officiate.  Burial will be at Hillcrest Cemetery with military honors accorded by the American Legion and VFW.  Visitation will be Sunday from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home and one hour prior to the services at the church.
Andy passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Center.
Andrew Roger Rhiger was born on Oct. 31, 1931 in Hayward, MN, the son of Holbeck and Brita (Midlang) Rhiger.  He attended Albert Lea High School and during his senior year, Andy enlisted in the US Army.  After his discharge he returned to Albert Lea where he worked for RELCO and then Wilson’s where he was a Cooker/Smoker.  Andy was united in marriage to Inge Bellof on Jan. 2, 1954 in Giessen, Germany.  Andy enjoyed fishing, traveling, bowling and making Lefse (he was known as the Lefse King).  Andy was a member of First Lutheran Church, the Eagles, and Sons of Norway where he served as President and also the President of the 1st District of Southern MN, as well as President of the Degree of Honor.  
Andy is survived by his wife Inge of Albert Lea, MN; children Allen (Pamela) Rhiger of Mapleton, MN, Gordon (Paula) Rhiger of Rexburg, Idaho, Scott (Anna) Rhiger of San Antonio, Texas and Pamela K. Rhiger of Mankato, MN;  grandchildren, Steven (Tiffany) Rhiger, Brandon (Dustee) Rhiger, Liz (Scott) Doherty and Zachary Rhiger; six great-grandchildren and nieces, nephews and cousins.
Andy was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, and four brothers.
Andy’s family is very thankful and appreciative of the loving care that was given to their husband, father and grandfather by the Staff of the Good Samaritan Center.