Andrew (Andy) Lystad, 90

Andrew (Andy) Lystad, 90, passed away on September 27, 2024, at LakeWood Hospital in Baudette, MN.

Andy Lystad was born on November 3, 1933, in Baudette, MN, to Sigurd Lystad and Sadie Lystad. Andy graduated from Baudette High School in 1952.  He was a jack of all trades. He worked as a mechanic, welder, farmer, and house mover for more than 70 years. He was a collector with a scrap yard of buried treasure. He was mostly self-employed.

Andy married Muriel Lilley on October 1, 1998, in Pitt Community Church. Andy had been married previously to Shirley (Castle) Darga, Mary (Berg) Pinney, and Kate (Pierce) Lystad.

Andy had eight children: Daniel (Judy) Lystad, Neomie (Elvin) Heddan, Delilah Lystad (Hubert Wieser), Neil Lystad, Philip Lystad, Mary (Albert) Albrecht, Martha Lystad (Carter Novacek), Mark (Elizabeth) Lystad. Muriel added three children to the family: Joe (Betty) Lilley, Darrel (Janice) Lilley, and Kenny Lilley. By previous marriage, Kate Lystad had brought Glenda Wallace and Sam Pierce into our extended family. 

Andy was best known for giving a helping hand and being a servant to those in need. He had faith in his heavenly father that he shared with all around him. He will be remembered as a mentor and teacher who could fix just about anything. He was a kind and gentle soul and would often take time for a cup of coffee and a cookie. He would be at church on Sunday morning. He enjoyed square dancing, old-time country music, and his dogs. He loved his Mopar. In recent years, he would often be found working a puzzle or reading his Bible.

Andy is preceded in death by Sigurd Lystad - father, Sadie Lystad - mother, Dick Nordgren - brother-in-law, Norman Lystad - brother, Howard Lystad - brother, Kate Lystad - spouse, Glenda Wallace - step daughter, Sam Pierce - step son. 

Andy is survived by Muriel Lystad - spouse; Daniel Lystad - son; Neomie Heddan - daughter; Delilah Lystad - daughter; Neil Lystad - son; Philip Lystad - son; Mary Albrecht - daughter; Martha Lystad - daughter; Mark Lystad - son; Lilly (Ron) Berg - sister, Anna Nordgren - sister. His 12 grandkids, 20 great grandkids, and two great, great grandkids, and many extended step-grandkids/great-grandkids- too many to count. His many friends, church family, and Carp neighbors.

The memorial service for Andrew Lystad was held on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Pitt Community Church. Visitation was held on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Helgeson Funeral Home in Baudette. Private family service at Elm Park Cemetery, Baudette, MN, at a later date.