Service Information
Dr. Andrew J. Lindekugel, age 45, of Great Falls, Montana, formerly of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.
Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Hutchinson.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. prior to the service at the church.
Memorials preferred to Benefis Foundation Medical School Scholarship (benefis.org/give), as well as Team Lavendar Crisis Management for Health Care Workers, in care of Benefis Hospital, 1101 26th St. S, Great Falls, MT 59405, or Charity of Donor’s Choice.
Obituary
Dr. Andrew Jon Lindekugel was born on October 15, 1979, and raised in Hutchinson, Minnesota. He was the son of Jon and Susan (Bruns) Lindekugel. Andy was baptized as an infant and confirmed in his faith as a youth at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Hutchinson, where his father was one of the pastors. His parents were proud to say that Andy was the first preacher’s kid born “in captivity” at Christ the King. When he was told by his parents who were expecting another baby, that he would be a big brother, he said, “All I wanted was a dog” (Sorry, Sara!)
Andy attended school from preschool through senior high in Hutchinson, graduating 1998. He was admitted to Augsburg college in Minneapolis, where he broke the school record in shotput and graduated in 2002, with a major in psychology. Andy was always drawn to working in the field of health care, and worked at North Memorial Hospital in Minneapolis in patient mental health, and as a medic in the emergency room.
But Andy had ambitions to become a doctor someday. His goal was to be the “go to guy” in a hospital setting. After much work and study, he was accepted at the Rosalind-Franklin School of Medicine in North Chicago where he focused on podiatry, dubbing the podiatric school as “Billy Scholl’s College of Knowledge” in honor of the school’s founder Dr. William Scholl, doctor of orthopedics, who invented shoe prosthetics.
After seven years of medical school, Andy graduated on June 6, 2014, as Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM). Soon after he was offered a job to work as a podiatrist at Benefis Health Systems in Great Falls, Montana, and eventually achieved board certification in podiatric medicine this last spring. Andy was a well-respected doctor among his colleagues and his many patients who were grateful for his surgical skills and gentle bedside manners. When he found the time in his busy schedule, he focused on his favorite hobby: Golf!
Andy passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at the age of 45 years, following a struggle with depression.
God bless Andy’s memory.
Dr. Andy is survived by his:
Partner of 10+ years, Kelly Buschmeyer, and their many dogs, especially “Pete” and “Penny” of Great Falls, MT;
Parents, Pastor Jon and Susan Lindekugel of Hutchinson, MN;
Sister, Sara Lindekugel of Hutchinson, MN;
Nephews, Noah and Elias Lopez of Hutchinson, MN;
Many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and other relatives and friends.
Andy is preceded in death by his Grandparents, George and Ione Lindekugel and Darwin and Eileen Bruns; Aunt, Kim Richter; Uncles, Mike Bruns, Steve Bruns, and Kent Morstad; Great-uncle, Rev. Dr. William Shoop.
Josh Fasching says
My thoughts are with Andy’s family. Andy was a great guy!! Although I only had a chance to know him for 4 years of High School; he made an impact on me through his genuine kindness and his positive attitude. He will be missed greatly!
RIP big guy!!
Judy, Kate & Eddy Plowman says
Jon, Susan & Sara,
We are so incredibly heartbroken to hear of Andy’s passing. May his strength and your loving memories of him help as you all navigate the days ahead. You are in our hearts. Continuous love and prayers.
Joy Renee Arnold says
My husband and I loved and valued Andrew so much. The depth of his kindness and compassion was a rare and special treasure. We are deeply saddened that such an extraordinary life was cut short. We pray for peace and comfort for those who have been impacted by this great loss.
Susan Supola says
I am so sorry for your loss. I was Dr. Lindekugel’s patient and am very grateful to have had his care. He was very knowledgeable and professional, but his kindness, sense of humor, and thoughtfulness made him a truly great doctor. He was a special soul, and I, along with many others will miss him a great deal.
Susan Supola
Jan Johnson says
Pastor Jon, Susan, Sara and family,my heart hurts for you. There are no words that anyone can say to make you feel better. Just know that there is a big old Church family that watched Andrew grow up and are grieving with you. Much love,hugs and prayers to all of you.
Jan
Wayne McKay says
Thank you for being a friend and giving me a lot of good memories your friend in Montana
Dean & Nita Totushek family says
Pastor Jon, Susan and Sara family,
We are so sorry for your loss. May Andrew be at peace.
Shawna Giachello says
Deepest condolences to all of Dr. Lindekugel’s family, friends, office staff, surgical team and patients. He was one of a kind! Truly a gentle giant. I always looked forward to a day spent in the OR with him. When I learned of the news it rattled me to the core…can’t imagine what you are feeling. Hats off to his parents, you raised a good one. Dr AJL was so respectful, funny and kind. All around a great human and will be missed tremendously by many.
Kelley Wichman says
My sincere and deepest condolences to all of the Lindekugel’s, friends, partners, and loved ones of Andy. I remember him in high school being the funny, kind, smart, and gentle man. I only knew him in high school, but know his impact at Hutch High and am confident he made this impact even greater in his adult life. My continued thoughts and prayers are with you all. May he rest in peace.
Shirley Estes says
He was a great doctor I had surgery done by him he was very kind and gentle with me he will truly missed
Kara says
I was his patient for quite a few years. Such kind,good .caring man. I always looked forward to talking to me. He helped me so much. I’m very sorry for your loss. Prayers.
Sue Hallahan says
John, Susan and Sarah,
I can not express how deeply saddened I am to hear this terrible news. I pray your love, trust and faith in the Lord will carry you through this time.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Gregg & Linda Sainsbury says
Pastor Jon and family,
Such devastating news of Andy’s death. We will remember him as a quiet, kind young man who graced this Earth with his giving spirit. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as we know God is holding Andy in his loving arms. RIP Andy, you will be missed.
Mike Schmit says
I was deeply saddened when I learned of the good Doctor’s passing. He had a kind and gentle soul and his very straight forward approach to healthcare was greatly appreciated. He always wanted to know what was going on in my life which demonstrated his caring attitude. He will be missed. My deep condolences to his family and friends.
God Bless!
Kelly says
I am a nurse who worked with Dr L on and off for the past 6+ years. He was THE nicest doctor in GF. Giving out his personal cell to nurses and always kind when we called, even on the weekends. He will be greatly missed. I pray he knew how much he was loved.
Deborah Tobin says
I am so sorry for your loss. He was my foot doctor for the last couple of years. He was kind hearted, always had time to listen. I will miss him. He was the best!
Nate Baldry says
Jon, Susan & Sara, I am so sorry for your loss. I was very saddened to hear of Andy’s passing. Although I have not seen him in many years, I will always have great memories of our childhood as neighbors. My deepest condolences to the entire family.
Sue Tapio says
Pastor Jon, Susan & Sarah,
I am so incredibly sad to hear of Andy’s passing. I know God will take
Care of your family’s needs in this incredibly sad time.
Patty Cook says
Jon, Susan, Sara…
I’m so very sorry for your great loss.
Lee and Norma Vernoy says
My wife and I were both saddened and shocked when we heard of the passing of Dr. Lindenkugel. We were both patients of his, and he and his nurses always treated us with kindness and the utmost in professional care. Our condolences go his his family and his staff at Benefis Healthcare.
Cody & Kate Cook says
Pastor Jon, Susan and Sara and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you all in are prayers
Steve grbic says
I had him for a dr in great.falls. he was one of the best
Paul Cremer says
Dear Lindekugel and Bruns families,
We are thinking of you and sending our love.
Please take care.
Sincerely,
Paul Cremer (Spencer, SD)
Doug Alexander says
My son was his patient at the time of his passing. I was in all the sessions. I never met such a kind DR. What a sad day for us all. RIP !
Brian Kuhl says
I was so saddened to hear about this. I was a year behind Andy in school in both high school and Augsburg with Andy. We crossed paths fairly often and he was always a calm and kind man.
But my greatest memory of Andy comes from long ago. We were backyard neighbors in Hutch until my family moved to a different home in Hutch when I was about 5.
While we were still neighbors, Andy and I would often play in our family’s sandbox in our backyard. One day, Andy came over with a big garden shovel and told me that today we were going to dig to China.
Well, we made it a couple inches into the black dirt below the sandbox before my parents stopped us from ripping up the yard. But we continued to talk for the succeeding weeks about just how we can get to China.
Alas, we never made it there, but it remains the first dream of mine of which I have a memory.
Thanks, Andy, for teaching me to dream!
MaryAnn Bross says
I’m deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Dr Lindekugel. What a wonderful person and physician. I looked forward to his appointments and told him that every time. I will truly miss his gentle demeanor, humor, and super bedside manner. He will never be forgotten. You will all be in my heart and thoughts always– sending prayers and love for healing and peace..
Alvin Yellow owl says
Me and My family were very saddened to hear the passing of Dr Lindekugel like some of said I got to know Doctor though my appointments over the years before meeting him I had gone to 5-6 different Doctors with no help my first visit with Dr Lindekugel he assured me we will get to the root of the problem and he wasn’t kidding since then we built a great friendship and shared a lot of stories I would always tell him your built like a line backer LOL what you doing in the medical field he would say helping as many as I can witch i believe was true statement his one that will be surely missed and never forgot prayers for his mom dad family pets and coworkers God Bless you Dr Lindekugel and thank you for all the help over the years !!!