Claudia M Andel Obituary

The family of Claudia M Andel in Britton, South Dakota announces her passing on August 17, 2026. Claudia, born on August 5, 1932, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Claudia M Andel to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Glenn Ellsworth and Adelaide Ellsworth (Reinertson); her husband Walter Andel; her siblings, Stan Ellsworth, Neva Neppl, Mavis Johannesen and Errol Ellsworth; and her brothers-in-law, Kenny Neppl, Iver Johannesen and Michael Broadland (Connie).

She is survived by: her children, Gayle Baker (Gene), Darrel Andel (Claudia), Gary Andel (Audrey), Connie Metcalf, Kristi Smith (James) and David Andel (Amy); her sister-in-law Alice Ellsworth; her aunts, Phyllis Carpenter, Stella Olson and Evelyn Thymain; her uncle Leon Reinertson (Mary); her close friend Gabi Lezon (Elton); and her grandchildren, Cory Baker (Molly), Kathy Wuolu (Bill), Jessica Andel, Jackie Hoefs (Jody), Jasmin East (Matt), Kyle Andel (Kaylein), Jason Andel (Miranda), Jami Andel, Joe Metcalf (Jessica), Seth Metcalf, Justan Metcalf (Ashley), Tony Crisman-Smith (Becky), Mikkol Smith (Eric Tesch), Fletcher Andel (Nicole), Breanne Hegg (Sam) and Carson Andel. She is also survived by Great-Grandchildren and Great-Great-Grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Monday, August 24th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Breckenridge Lutheran Church (301 6th St N, Breckenridge, MN 56520). A funeral service was held on Monday, August 24th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Monday, August 24th 2026 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM at the Fairview Cemetery (601 11th St N, Wahpeton, ND 58075).