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Kenneth Andre Obituary

Andre Kenneth B. Andre III, 48, of Delaware,OH, passed away on Saturday March 1, 2014. He was born on April 12, 1965 to Kenneth B. Andre Jr. and the late Margaret (Benzing) Andre. Ken was a graduate of Notre Dame University and was a longtime season ticket holder of Notre Dame football. Ken was a beloved member of the community and enjoyed supporting local charities, like People In Need of Delaware, OH as well as the Mid-Ohio Food Bank. Ken was Vice-President Corporate Controller of Greif, Inc. and served this Company for 26 years. He dearly loved playing Santa for the Children's Christmas party at Greif, Inc. Ken's love of life, friends and family was a large part of his life. He enjoyed traveling the world. Ken is survived by his longtime love, Jenny Tour; daughter, Stephanie Andre; father, Kenneth B. Andre Jr.; sister, Joan (Kyle) Andre-Flanigan; niece, Ashley Andre (Travis Sanchez); and nephews, Colin and Matthew Flanigan. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday March 5, 2014 and 10-11 a.m. on Thursday followed by a Memorial Service at 11 a.m. at the RUTHERFORD FUNERAL HOME AT POWELL, 450 West Olentangy St.(Powell Rd./St.Rt.750/ !/4 mile east of Sawmill Pkwy.), Powell, OH 43065. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to http://Delawarepeopleinneed.org or mail to People In Need, Inc., ATTN: Development Director, P.O. Box 962, Delaware, OH 43015.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Mar. 2 to Mar. 3, 2014.

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CF Chong

February 24, 2023

Fondly remembered Ken. First met him in Baan, Holland during an I T rollout with George. Later both visited Singapore. He always craved for Chilli Crabs, our delicacy here. I was sadden when he left. Too soon. My heart goes out to his love ones. I will always remember Ken.

Krysti Burger

March 15, 2014

I just found out about Ken's passing. What a shock! I will always remember how kind, funny, and friendly he always was. He will be missed. I will be praying for the repose of your soul, Ken!

Myriam de Miguel

March 11, 2014

It was with great sorrow that we received this sad news. He was our project leader in Argentina, and even though many years have passed, he has never forgotten us, nor do we. A great loss.

Katrien Gielen

March 7, 2014

I will remember Ken as a warm and gentle person with a great sense of humour. Whenever we talked, we would speak in Dutch, I loved that. He will surely be missed. My sincere condoleances.

March 6, 2014

We are deeply touched when heard Ken passed away. Some years ago we all were working together in a project. Our sincere condolences to the familiy. Ken also encouraged my daughter to apply for college and sign in ND

Pedro José Martinez, Jose Angel del Valle, Alberto Peña and Jesus Perez from Bilbao, Spain

Louie Sicilia

March 5, 2014

Deepest sympathy for Ken's friends and family, such a difficult time. Ken - rest in peace my friend.

Ans van Kuijk

March 5, 2014

Kenny, you will be in my hard forever. As a dear friend and colleague working for Van Leer Services.
We have shared great times together. My condolences to your family and friends.

Sriram Nagarajan

March 4, 2014

Our deepest condolences to Ken's family. Ken, you will be missed a lot. I have known Ken for the last 10 years. He had a wonderful sense of humor and loved indian food. I can never forget you, my friend.
-Sriram and Vidhya

March 4, 2014

Ken,
Thank you!, thank you for your leadership, thank you for your friendship and mentorship; you are a chapter in my life and family's story. Jenny and the rest of Ken's family, some of you I have met, some I have not, God is your strength.

Amos

Terri Moore

March 4, 2014

Jenny, I wish you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart. You and the entire Andre family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Esther Van Hoven

March 4, 2014

Dear Ken, I will miss you and remember you always. I will think of the great time we had with Van Leer and the holidays we shared. I'm so sad to hear that you passed away. I will wear your ND shirt which you send me and smile to you. Lot's of strength to your family and friends who will miss you too.

Esther van Hoven

March 4, 2014

I'm so sad to hear that Ken passend away. We met at Van Leer and shared many beautiful things together. Over the years we stayed in touch and he even send a ND sweater via de post. Ken, you will always be in my hart and I will miss you. Lot's of strength for the family and friends who will have to miss him too.

March 4, 2014

We were saddened to hear the news of Ken. Words cannot express the deep sorrow felt at this sad time.
Thinking of you.
Stephanie and Marika

CF Chong

March 4, 2014

My deepest condolences to Ken's family for the untimely loss. I have known Ken for more than 20 years. We worked on a number of projects. I have great memories of him. I remembered his craving for spicy chilli crabs, a taste he acquired during his travels to Singapore. Rest in peace, my friend.

Ron & Karen Brown

March 4, 2014

Ken was an exceptionally warm and wonderful person who would light up the room with his great smile. He was always gracious and helpful and he will be sorely missed!! While we are all left missing Ken, heaven is now a warmer and better place

Hans Nielsen

March 4, 2014

Dear Andre Family,

It was a great shock to hear, that Ken had passed away. We met at Van Leer in 1994, where I was hired for consultancy on BPCS. We became very good friends in that period and we worked many years together We had fun and Ken always demonstrated his great sense of humor. It's a great pity, that such a good man has gone and I wish you a lot of strength to bear this loss. Ken, you are in my thoughts.

Fabio Sironi

March 4, 2014

Deeply grieved by sad news, our sincere condolences from Greif colleagues and friends in Italy.

Pascal Vervloessem

March 4, 2014

My deepest sympathy in the loss of Kenneth,
Even though I'm from Greif Lier in Belgium, I do wish to express to the family, a lot of strength in these difficult days, my condolences

Kevin Keane

March 3, 2014

To Ken's family - I am stunned and do not know what to say. I am a Notre Dame grad (1988) but did not know Ken on campus. I met him at Van Leer in 1989. He was responsible for my having john lattner's Heisman trophy on my desk for the day, and I will never forget him for it. Great guy - hadn't seen him in years, but I remember him like yesterday. My heartfelt condolences to all.

Sue Wyatt

March 3, 2014

My heartfelt sympathies go out to Ken's family and friends. He will truly be missed as his fun loving spirit has touched us all. Ken was one of my longtime friends and he will never be forgotten.

Patricia Callahan

March 3, 2014

Mr Andre, Joan, and family... I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Kenny. What a shock and loss this must be for all of you! I remember his sense of humor--like when he labelled our synchro swimming tape "fat girls in the water"! I guess honesty was another trait of Kenny's! He will be missed!

Ben Gordon

March 3, 2014

Dear Andre family and friends,
As a friend of Ken's since we went to grade school together, I am devastated to hear the news of Ken's passing. My old friend from Winston Churchill school in Homewood, IL, and high school debate partner, Ken was a wonderful person, gone way too soon. I have so many fond memories of his tremendous sense of humor and great friendship. Rest in peace, my friend.

March 3, 2014

My deepest condolences to my good friend Ken.

Lourdes, Fernando and Juan de Bonilla, Spain

Kevin

March 3, 2014

It is such a shock to lose this great friend sicne we started ND back in August 1983. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this time. I will never forget you my friend and I will see you again some day.

Bill Andre

March 3, 2014

Children are expected to out live their parents. Losing a son is one of the greatet heart breaks. All my love to Ken Jr. Find comfort with God and know Ken III is happy with him. Love from brother Bill, Roberta and Megan. Are prayers are for both of you.

Hans Koek

March 3, 2014

Dear Andre Family,
With great sadness I just received the news about Ken. During the Van Leer period I always enjoyed his company as a very kind and pleasant colleague.
My sincere condolences to his Family, friends and colleages as he will be dearly missed.

Rocio Henciek

March 3, 2014

Very sad to hear of the news, Ken had a big heart ,he was one of the kindest people I knew. My deepest condolences to his family.

Mari McCullum

March 3, 2014

Ken you will be sadly missed by many.My prayers go to your family and friends.

March 3, 2014

The world is a little darker with the loss of Ken's gentle light. Still, he will live on in the memories of all he touched. Jenny, my heart is with you and Ken's family.

Renan Colber

March 3, 2014

The deepest condolences from the colleagues and friends from Greif Latin America. Ken will be deeply missed.

Betty Flasch

March 3, 2014

Dear Andre Family,
It was my great fortune to know and work with Ken some years ago at Van Leer in the Netherlands. He was a wonderful and kind friend and a brilliant colleague. My sincere condolences to you all at this very sad time.
Betty Flasch

Maureen Adduci

March 3, 2014

Our deepest sympathy. Joan, you and your family our in our thoughts and prayers. Maureen, Carl and Callahan

Christine Derengowski

March 3, 2014

I am so sad to hear that our friend Kenny passed away. I have many great memories of Kenny through the years from High School, visiting him at Notre Dame and in Amsterdam. He had a wonderful sense of humor and the gift conversation. Kenny will will be greatly missed.

Tim and Sharon Antoniak

March 3, 2014

Our hearts are saddened at the loss of our friend Ken. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jenny, and his family during this time of shock and sorrow. It was a great honor not only to work for Ken but also to be his friend. We lost a great man! We will miss you.

nadja cleiren

March 3, 2014

Condolences, all the colleagues and Friends of Greif Services Belgium will miss him.

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