Andrew Clair Andrews
October 23, 1916 — August 14, 2015
Andrew Clair Andrews, 98, of Troy Mills, Iowa passed away August 14, 2015, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, in Hiawatha. Funeral: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at the Troy Mills Christian Church. Conducted by: Pastor Tim Johnson. Military honors will follow at Troy Mills Cemetery courtesy of Troy Mills American Legion Post No. 712. Visitation: 4:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. Monday, August 17, 2015 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Center Point, Iowa and also one hour prior to the service.
He is survived by his wife, Martha of 76 years; daughters, Sharol Kay Irish of Cedar Rapids, June Patricia Kiesau of Cedar Rapids; son, Jack (Eileen) Andrews of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; a sister, Zella Shedeck; eight grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Naomi and Leora; brothers, Johnny, Harley, Harry, Orval, and Alvin; son-in-law, Roger Kiesau; and granddaughter, Jodi Kazerani.
Andy was born on October 23, 1916, to William and May (Pugh) Andrews northeast of Troy Mills. He graduated from Troy Mills High School in 1936. Andy was united in marriage to Martha Mae Wagner on December 29, 1938. He was employed as a painter for most of his career and later for the North Linn School District as a Janitor and maintenance person. Andy was also a member of the Troy Mills Christian Church.
Andy was very proud of his military service, including the time he served in combat during the “Battle Of The Bulge” during WWII. He was a charter member and worked all of his life for the veterans and American Legion Post 712. Andy put up flags and crosses for Memorial Day and established the avenue of flags at the Troy Mills Cemetery. He was instrumental in getting the sewer system established in Troy Mills and was a member of the Troy Mills Sanitary District. One of his proudest accomplishments was getting a fire department established in Troy Mills. Andy worked to the betterment of the town and its organizations most of his life. Andy was a good and honorable man, always giving more than what he took.
The family extends a special thank you to the staff at Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy.
In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to the Troy Mills Fire Department and Troy Mills American Legion Post No. 712.
He is survived by his wife, Martha of 76 years; daughters, Sharol Kay Irish of Cedar Rapids, June Patricia Kiesau of Cedar Rapids; son, Jack (Eileen) Andrews of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; a sister, Zella Shedeck; eight grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Naomi and Leora; brothers, Johnny, Harley, Harry, Orval, and Alvin; son-in-law, Roger Kiesau; and granddaughter, Jodi Kazerani.
Andy was born on October 23, 1916, to William and May (Pugh) Andrews northeast of Troy Mills. He graduated from Troy Mills High School in 1936. Andy was united in marriage to Martha Mae Wagner on December 29, 1938. He was employed as a painter for most of his career and later for the North Linn School District as a Janitor and maintenance person. Andy was also a member of the Troy Mills Christian Church.
Andy was very proud of his military service, including the time he served in combat during the “Battle Of The Bulge” during WWII. He was a charter member and worked all of his life for the veterans and American Legion Post 712. Andy put up flags and crosses for Memorial Day and established the avenue of flags at the Troy Mills Cemetery. He was instrumental in getting the sewer system established in Troy Mills and was a member of the Troy Mills Sanitary District. One of his proudest accomplishments was getting a fire department established in Troy Mills. Andy worked to the betterment of the town and its organizations most of his life. Andy was a good and honorable man, always giving more than what he took.
The family extends a special thank you to the staff at Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy.
In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to the Troy Mills Fire Department and Troy Mills American Legion Post No. 712.
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