Andrew James Binder

JoAnn I just saw this. So very sorry. Please give me a call 414 324 8331. Or Im on face book.

I knew Andy in every way you can know another man; as child, boy, man, husband, father, grandfather. We saw this in each other as friend's across our lives. We will miss our friend. Our condolences to Joanne, Dylan, Josh and Jordan.

In the same starting backfield with Clay Matthews and Dave Harvey on New Trier East's 1973 state championship team. I had the honor of interviewing Andy ten years ago. A nice guy who will be missed.

I had the honor of knowing Andy for almost 30 years. His wit, wisdom and dry sense of humor will stay with me forever. We worked together, did a TV show together and played cards when time allowed . His easy going manner, work ethic and love for his family were a few of the things I admired most about Andy. My deepest and most sincere condolences go out to JoAnne,Dylan, Josh and Jordan. You had a wonderful, loving father whom I will miss dearly. He was a true friend.

Dearest JoAnn, Dylan, Josh and Jordan,
Such special memories of Andy will remain in our hearts forever. Binny was such a joy to know. He constantly made us laugh, gave terrific advice about home repairs, and had a unique way of sharing so many fun stories from our past.

Each Summer Binny insisted that we create a "Binny List" for him to come to our house to fix every little thing that was in need of repair. In between these little jobs, we would sit at our kitchen table...

JoAnne, Dylan, Josh & Jordan you are in my thoughts & prayers. I'm so very sorry. Andy loved you all so very much! Love you all, Colleen ( Kelly & Sean's Mom)

Many great memories of Andy. As a kid and neighbor, I remember the star football player with the imperial mustache and the sharp fringe leather jacket. As an college kid, I remember working with the master painter while getting schooled in great jazz music. And then there was the talented boogie woogie piano player channeling Professor Longhair. Simply put, Andy was one of the coolest people I knew. My condolences to JoAnn and all Binders.

I remember with so much pride that day or those days when you stood up to the plate and hit that home run. You hit many and made it look so easy. The power of your swing hurled the ball over the fence and into the into the right field yard. It was like a song. Did I ask you to hit one? Maybe I did. I was filled with so much excitement to witness it. You batted left, threw right, just like me.

He was a man's man, certainly my father's pride and joy and it showed and with that, he...