Robert A. "Bob" Andrews

Robert A. "Bob" Andrews Battle Creek Robert A. "Bob" Andrews, 85, of Battle Creek and formerly of Ypsilanti, MI, died at the Battle Creek Health System with his family at his side on Saturday, November 27, 2010. Robert was born on October 10, 1925 in Zeeland, MI to Herman and Esther (Severence) Andrews. Bob grew up in Howell, MI and graduated from Howell High School. After high school he served during WWII with the U. S. Army and participated in the Battle of the Bulge. He was decorated with a Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Clusters, a Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the WWII Campaign Ribbon as well as the Good Conduct Medal. After the war he went on to graduate from Michigan State University with a degree in Restaurant Management and Accounting. Bob retired from Eastern Michigan University where he held the position of Director of Food Service for many years. His final position with the university was Budget Director. Bob married Floris Dickson on June 29, 1948 in Howell, MI. Surviving are Floris, his wife of 62 years; three children, Pam Andrews of East Lansing, Alan (Michelle) Andrews of Richland and Denise (Bill) Martin of Battle Creek; six grandchildren, Cessondra and Corionna Andrews-McMullen, Haley (Brian) Slagh and Brittany Martin, Robert and Gregory Andrews; two great-grandchildren, Addison and Ellery Slagh; one sister, Martha Karson of Portland, OR. Bob was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Tom McMullen, and two brothers, Paul and Phillip Andrews. Bob was a member of Westlake Presbyterian Church and a former member of the Riverside Country Club. Bob loved spending time with his family, cooking and playing golf. A memorial service to celebrate Bob's life will be officiated by Rev. Dr. B. Mason Shambach at Westlake Presbyterian Church at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 2, 2010. Military honors and interment will be held at Ft. Custer National Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Westlake Presbyterian Church or North Pointe Woods. Arrangements have been made by the Farley-Estes and Dowdle Funeral Home. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com.