Obituary of Andrew Paul Shook

Crystal, MN - Andrew Paul Shook, 39, of Crystal, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 20th, 2022, with family by his side. A formal funeral service will not be held at this time, but a celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date. 

 

Andrew was born on January 14th, 1983 to Paul and Julie Shook in Fridley, MN. He was united in marriage to Kathryn Kaletka in 2016. Andrew spent his years working for USA Security and Superior Security.

 

Andrew was an avid lover of Minnesota sports. He frequently watched the Vikings, Twins and Minnesota Wild and attended many sporting events. He excelled at hockey and continued his passion for the game after high school as a goalie. He enjoyed spending time with his best friend Joey, family and friends, and was an especially loving brother. Andrew adored his kitties, CJ and Chido. He loved thrifting, had a great love for pickles, and spent memorable time with his mom canning. 

 

Andrew is survived by his wife, Kathryn. He is also survived by his mother Julie Shook, father- and mother-in-law Tom and Therese Kaletka, sister Trisha (Tony) Hardy with their children Blake, Scarlett and Savannah, sister-in-law Becky (Tommy) Hudock with their children Mila and Eli, brother-in-law Brian (Tara) Kaletka with their son Noah. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins.

 

He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Shook and his grandparents Ovid and June Shook.

 

Andrew had a great sense of humor that will be remembered by many. Although his time was cut short, his legacy will live on. He was able to give the gift of organ donation to many others thanks to LifeSource of Minnesota. The Cremation Society of Minnesota is assisting his family.

 

Memorials preferred to recovery programs at Serenity Village Community Church 

Serenityvillagecc.org

A PRIVATE FAMILY celebration of life will be on Sunday, August 21 at 1230pm.   Please come join us from 2-6pm at the Open house:

Riversbend Picnic Area
The Landing
2187 Highway 101
Shakopee, MN 55379,
Out of respect for the family, we ask that this be a “dry” gathering.   Thanks in advance for your understanding.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Andrew’s name to:

Serenity Village Community Church, 4100 Douglas Dr N, Crystal, MN 55422

 

Bible Verse

Psalm 121: 1-2, 5-8

A song of ascents.

1 

I lift up my eyes to the mountains—

    where does my help come from?

2 

My help comes from the Lord,

    the Maker of heaven and earth.

5 

The Lord watches over you—

    the Lord is your shade at your right hand;

6 

the sun will not harm you by day,

    nor the moon by night.

7 

The Lord will keep you from all harm—

    he will watch over your life;

8 

the Lord will watch over your coming and going

    both now and forevermore.