Caledonia – Christopher Mark Andersen, 54, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 11, 2014.  He was born in Racine on July 30, 1960, son of David and Dawn (nee: Kerner) Hassel.

Chris graduated from Park High School in 1978.  He proudly and faithfully served his country in the United States Army.  Chris was self-employed and owned a tree service called Project Andersen.  He enjoyed gardening and riding his Harley.  Chris was an avid fan of Harley-Davidson and was a member of HOG (Harley Owners Group).  Chris will be dearly missed.

Chris leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Jody Andersen; daughter, Kali Andersen; step-daughters, Chelsea and Danielle Sullivan; parents, David and Dawn Hassel; in-laws, Dan (Judy) Rasmussen, Sandra (Roger) Hetrick; brothers, Gregg C. Hassell, Jason (Sarah) Hassel; sisters-in-law, Karen (Dan) Cramer, Jill Rasmussen, Kris (Luc) Nadeau; aunt, Elaine (John) Howell; nephews, David and Max Hassel; special friends, John (Julia) Gonzales, Kevin (Lorie) Giese, Michael Giese, Ryan Cramer, Sandra Mickelsen (mother of Kali); canine companions, Gus and Toby; feline companion, Micah; other relatives and dear friends too numerous to mention.

Chris is preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles (Jean) Kerner, Frank (LaVerne) Zuba; and brother, Troy David Hassel.

A celebration of Chris's life will take place on Saturday, August 16, 2014, 1:00pm, at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 4600 County Line Road, with Rev. Mark R. Jones officiating.  Visitation will be from 11:00am until the time of the service.  In lieu of flowers, memorials have been directed to the family for a memorial to be established at a later date.  As Chris loved all things Harley-Davidson, please feel free to wear your Harley attire (or black and orange) to his celebration of life.