August 18, 1942 ~ October 21, 2026
Age ~ 84
Andrew Joseph Alsteen, 84, of the Town of Pine Lake, passed away at home on Wednesday morning, October 21, 2026, with his family at his side and under the care of Aspirus at Home Hospice.
Andrew was born in Rhinelander on August 18, 1942, to Joseph and Margaret (Gauthier) Alsteen. He was raised in Rhinelander and in 1960 graduated from Rhinelander High School. On June 3, 1961, at Rhinelander First United Methodist Church, Andrew was united in marriage to Delores Mae Schuttler. The couple moved to Rockford, Illinois, in 1961, with Andy working for the Chrysler dealership as a mechanic until 1975, when the family moved back to Rhinelander. Andrew was then employed at Schoeder’s Auto Center until his retirement in 2004.
In his free time, Andy enjoyed racing go carts and competing in skeet shooting. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, pheasant hunting in Rockford, Illinois, and partridge hunting in Rhinelander. He loved the outdoors including snowmobiling and camping.
He will be dearly missed by his children, Daniel (Sandy) Alsteen of Rhinelander, and Kathleen Holewinski (Zee Stojadinovic), of Rhinelander, four grandchildren, Stephanie Alsteen, Andrew (Natalie) Alsteen, Kathryn Alsteen, and Kristen (Jacob) Hoffmann, three great-grandchildren, Lucas Alsteen, Hayleigh Alsteen, and Julieonna Baugher, siblings, Audrey (Fred) Duberstein, Christine Nitzel, Ruben (Debbie) Alsteen, Gail Alsteen, and Carmie (T.W.) Winquist. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, Delores Alsteen in 2021, and siblings, Margaret Alsteen, Sandy (Tim) Schnoor, Gregory Alsteens, Susie DeMeyer, and Joseph Alsteen.
The visitation for Andrew will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Pine Grove Community Church, located at 1360 N. Stevens Street, beginning at 10:00 AM, followed by church service at 11:00 AM and luncheon to follow in the church hall. Pastor Jeremy Vander Galien will officiate.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hildebrand Funeral Home & Cremation Specialists, 24 E. Davenport Street, Rhinelander, Wisconsin, 54501, 715-365-4343. Everyone is invited to leave an online condolence at www.hildebrandrussfh.com
