David Andreasen

Dave Andreasen passed away peacefully at the age of 84, surrounded by family, on Monday, February 16, 2026, at the Western Home Communities - Deery Suites. The son of John and Alice (Wilberg) Andreasen, Dave was born on April 2, 1941, at his family’s home in Ringsted, Iowa. After Dave received his Bachelor's degree in Education from the University of Iowa, he began his teaching career as an elementary PE teacher in Starmont school district. He then moved to Humboldt, Iowa, where he worked at the Junior High school, teaching Social Studies and coaching several sports, including football, track, and wrestling. It was while Dave was in Humboldt, that he was introduced on a blind date to Ann Beck. On August 10, 1968, Ann and Dave were united in marriage in Humboldt. After Dave completed his Master's degree in Counseling, they moved to Estherville, Iowa, where Dave was a junior high school counselor for the next six years. While living in Estherville, Dave and Ann developed many lifelong friendships that continue to this day and welcomed two boys, Mike in 1972 and Scott in 1975. In August of that year, the family moved to Cedar Falls, where Dave served as a school counselor at Holmes Junior High School for the next 27 years, retiring in 2002. Ann and Dave cherished traveling with family, particularly time spent in Colorado with Dave’s sister and her family, trips to visit Ann and Dave’s family throughout Iowa, as well as regular summer trips to Lake Okoboji when their sons were young. After retirement, Ann and Dave loved the opportunities they had to expand their travel to many enjoyable destinations with family and friends. Dave was a man of strong, quiet faith and enjoyed singing in the Cedar Heights Presbyterian Church Choir. He was an avid and accomplished golfer and loved Saturday morning tee times with good friends. He felt extremely blessed by many memorable golf trips and experiences with his sons. He enjoyed participating in and watching all sports, especially baseball, which he played throughout high school, American Legion summer ball, and while at the University of Iowa. He was a passionate fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes and rarely missed watching an Iowa football or basketball game. Dave especially loved every opportunity he had to play and watch sports with his sons. He is survived by his wife, Ann of Cedar Falls; son, Mike (Tracy) Andreasen of Johnston, Iowa and their children, Ally (Kevin Dial), Sarah, and Ana; son, Scott Andreasen of Denver, Colorado and his children Emma and Maddie; and sister, JoAnn Smith of Grand Junction, Colorado. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, James Andreasen. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026, at the Cedar Heights Presbyterian Church, with interment in the Fairview Cemetery, both in Cedar Falls. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the Richardson Funeral Service in Cedar Falls. Service will be livestreamed at: https://www.youtube.com/@cedarheightspres/streams In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Cedar Heights Presbyterian Church/Roofing Fund, The Alzheimer’s Association, or Western Home Communities Employee Appreciation Fund. https://westernhome.org/foundation https://alzfdn.org/

David Andreasen

April 2, 1941 - February 16, 2026