Andy Fossum, age 76, resident of Clutier, IA, formerly of Lawton, ND, died Monday, November 29, 2010 at his rural residence following an extended illness.

Andrew Nels Fossum, known to family and friends as "Andy" was born September 19, 1934 at Lawton, ND to Nels A. and Rose (Trhlin) Fossum.  Andy served his nation in the US Army and was a member of the American Legion.  He married Mary Lou Pesek on August 15, 1963 at Devils Lake, ND. Andy operated road construction equipment prior to his retirement.  Five years ago, Andy and brother, Mike, traveled to Tama County and they built their retirement home near Clutier.

He is survived by his children, Bret (Beth) Fossum of Moscow, Russia and Houston, TX, Greg (Amy) Fossum of Cottage Grove, MN, and Heidi Fossum of Fargo, ND; four grandchildren, Ross, Travis, Lucas, and Jena; his brothers, Mike Fossum of Clutier, IA, Johnnie (Janice) Fossum of Rolette, ND, and Dick (Linda) Fossum of Helena, MT; and his sister, Doris (Larry) Charon of Cooperstown, ND; his sister-in-law, Diane Fossum of Grand Forks, ND; and several loving nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Edna; and his brother, Nels.

Funeral Services will be held at the Aaker Funeral Home of Lakota, ND, on Thursday, December 9, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. Officiating will be the Reverend Don Reynolds. Visitation will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Spring of 2011 at the Sobak Cemetery near Edmore, ND.

A Memorial Fund has been established.