Andy Ray Ebnet was born on July 05, 1986 to parents, Roland and Karen (Ballhagen) Ebnet in Ortonville, MN. Andy was baptized in the Elim Lutheran Church on August 10, 1986, and was confirmed in the Trinity Lutheran Church on October 28, 2001 in Clinton, MN. Andy attended the Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley School up through his junior year, and then started his senior year at ALC in Benson.
Andy lived well beyond his 18 years on this earth, by living every moment to the fullest. He cherished all the memories he made while spending time and being a dad to his son Austin. Andy loved riding motorcycles and driving his new truck. In his spare time he also enjoyed fishing, hunting, and whenever possible riding snowmobiles. Andy had a knack for tinkering and could be found working on anything with a motor especially all the go-carts he made from lawnmowers. He enjoyed being a part of the super mileage racing team at C-G-B High school.
Andy truly treasured his family and friends. He and his older brothers had a special bond, growing up together as the closet of friends. He was a best friend and brother to all of his siblings. When he wasn't racing or working on one of his projects he enjoyed hanging out and joking around with them.
Andy always had a way of cheering someone up when they were down. If he wasn't telling a joke to make someone laugh, he was pulling a prank on them. He will always be remembered for the way he wasn't afraid to walk in on someone in the shower or bathroom and for leaving the doors wide open. Andy was famous for some of the strange sounds he would make, especially in school. He was always so strong willed; he rarely ever wanted help and definitely didn't want to be told what to do. He always put off such a "tough-guy" image, but inside had the softest of hearts. There isn't anything in the world Andy loved more than his beautiful son, Austin, his family, and friends.
Andy died on Friday, September 17, 2004 at his home in Clinton, MN, reaching the age of 18. He is survived by his parents, Roland and Karen of Clinton, MN; brothers, Adam Ebnet and Samantha and Jasmine Cloos of Benson, MN, Alan Ebnet and fiancA�A� Rhonda Hennessy of Donnelly, MN, and Anthony Ebnet of Clinton, MN; one sister, Kelly Ebnet of Clinton, MN, a son Austin Foster, his grandmother, Hulda Ballhagen, a nephew Isaac Ebnet, as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Andy was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Ivan Ballhagen and paternal grandparents, Raymond and Josephine Ebnet.