Andrew J. Deile

Andrew J. Deile Battle Creek Andrew John Deile, 90, of Battle Creek, died September 30, 2009 at Good Samaritan Hospice Residence. He was born November 9, 1918, the son of Charles A. and Matilda (Livingston) Deile in Hoboken, New Jersey. Andrew received his Bachelor of Science degree from Rutgers University in 1939 and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He worked for General Foods for 43 years, retiring in 1982 as Post Cereals Operations Personnel Manager. Andrew was preceded in death by his wife, Alyce Nancy (Boon) Deile in 1993; his parents; two brothers and one sister. He is survived by his son, Andrew (Nancy) Deile of Macon, Georgia; sister, Gloria Brush of Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey; and his dear friends, Bob and Marlene Failing. Andrew was a member of the Battle Creek Country Club and enjoyed playing golf, woodworking and spending time with his family. The family wishes to express gratitude to the fine people of The Heritage, The Oaks and Good Samaritan Hospice Residence who treated our Dad with respect, kindness and affection. Graveside services with military honors will take place 11:30 a.m. Monday, October 5, 2009 at Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta with Rev. James Codde officiating. Memorial contributions may go to Good Samaritan Hospice Residence. The family is being served by Shaw Funeral Home. www.shawfuneralhome.com