Andrew C. Hartvig

Andrew Charles Hartvig of Rosholt, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the age of 36. Andy was born August 8, 1983 in Stevens Point to his loving parents Donald and Evett (Schramm) Hartvig. Andy attended Rosholt Schools, graduating in 2001. Andy furthered his education at UW-River Falls where he graduated with a business degree in 2006. He went on to pursue a career in the construction field. One month after college graduation, Andy was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart Kelly (Zander) on June 3, 2006, which was exactly 7 years after they began dating. Andy joked it was easier to keep the same date than to try and remember a new one. After a few years traveling the country for work, Andy and Kelly welcomed their daughter Madisyn. Family was always important to Andy and now with a daughter and wife this became his whole world. Andy devoted himself to being a loving husband and father. He was involved in coaching his daughter’s softball team and was poolside at her swim meets, saying only things a dad can. Andy was in awe of his maturing daughter. At times he would just stop and reflect on how lucky he was. He took great pride in parenting one of the smartest, most talented, and kindest people he knew. Andy was also an avid hunter, recently bagging two trophy bucks. He tormented his wife and daughter with the numerous places he could hang them, including the bathroom. Last year, he took up bird hunting to fill his "spare" time. He invested in a hunting/family dog, however the poor guy was given a name which Andy never felt was "manly" enough. Andy passed away with his father doing something they both loved and Andy left his family several birds to remember him by in the coming days. Andy’s love of softball began years earlier with baseball. Beyond high school he played for many softball teams in leagues and tournaments. At league he would hit homeruns and Madi would quickly collect them in exchange for concession candy. Nothing was better than the look on his face after hitting a homerun and taking the bases at his own pace. Andy was also an avid pool player. He claims to have been pretty decent and unsuccessfully tried to teach Kelly how to shoot a few times. In 2015, Andy began employment at Sheet Piling Services (SPS). His work with for the company gave him an opportunity to see much of the country, some places exciting, others less. His family followed him on several excursions, including multiple 8+ hour road trips including one Easter where they stayed in a dumpy motel in Pennsylvania. His passion for business truly began in his work for SPS. While working he felt a purpose and strong sense of accomplishment. He loved the new opportunities and perspectives his job offered. While working for SPS he began his own business venture selling hunting stands and blinds for Redneck Blinds. Even though it cut into his hunting time, he enjoyed the opportunity to work outside and even roped Madi into the family business assembling bolts. Andy always dreamed of living on their land and raising his daughter in the country. In 2018, they finished their dream home on land outside of Rosholt. Andy was typically a good sport about any project or idea his wife had, although they often differed in opinion on when it would be complete and how long it would take. Andy leaves behind a community he would do anything for, a mother who loved him fiercely, a wife who considered him her best friend and soulmate, a daughter who admired him, a girls softball team who understood his bellowing voice was love and compassion, numerous cherished family members and a group of friends which includes nearly everyone he ever met. He was preceded in death by both maternal and paternal grandparents and adopted grandparents Norman and Margaret Myhra. A Memorial Service will be held at the Rosholt High School Gymnasium, in Rosholt at 4:00 PM on Saturday, February 8, 2020 with Reverend Michael Peuse officiating. A Memorial Visitation will be held Saturday 2-4 PM in the Rosholt High School Gymnasium. In lieu of flowers, a Memorial has been established. Memorials may be sent to Community First Bank 275 W. Grand Avenue Rosholt, WI.  54473 Register Book and online condolences may be sent by visiting www.voiefuneralhome.com