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Andreas Baecker Obituary

Andreas Alfred Baecker St. Charles, IL Formerly of Williamston Born in Lansing, MIchigan on May 16, 1962 and passed away on March 25, 2012 at Hospice & Palliative Care of Barrington, IL at the age of 49. Our dear son is finally at peace following a valiant fight against a brain tumor. Andy resided in St. Charles, IL. He is survived by his wife, Francoise, son Alexander (Alex), parents Walter and Anka Baecker, sister Kathy, (John Smith), niece Nicole Smith, and numerous aunts, uncles, nephews and cousins. Andy was known for his enormous determination of getting things done. He was a Senior Director of Sales for COUPONS-INC. He worked out of his home office and traveled frequently to administer business. They could count on him to win the deal, he was not a quitter. Andy was very handy around the house always repairing, building and replacing something. He completely remodeled his home in Norwalk, Connecticut. Shortly after moving to St. Charles he designed and built his office, recreation room and rebuilt a deck with his neighborhood buddies, he loved sailing, surf boarding, fishing, deer hunting with his uncles and cousin Steve and was a fanatic Tigers baseball fan. A celebration of life service will be held at The English Inn (Medovue Hall) Eaton Rapids, MI. on April 15, 2012, 12:00 until 4:00p.m. Memorial contributions may be given to a place of your choice.

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Mar. 28, 2012.

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david harmon

April 14, 2012

Hello Walter

Thank you for the call a couple of weeks back we have been talking about Andy and what he meant to us ever since. Even though we had not talked in a while I always found comfort in that Andy was near by. We will all miss him very much

I am planning on attending the celebration of life with my family,

David Harmon

Lisa Pechan

April 1, 2012

Andy was truly one of the best and will be missed by many. He is in a better place and pain free. Peace my friend.

Jean von Heimburg

March 31, 2012

Dear Francoise and Alex, I was very sad to hear about your husband/father passing. Cancer is a very cruel disease, and one that affects not only the patient, but the entire family. I wish you some peace in the days to come. I know there will be many discissions ahead. Keep your friends close at hand...let them be there for you!
My love to you!

Tony DiFilippo

March 30, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Baecker Family.

Scott Gray

March 30, 2012

Andy was a great friend and an even better person. The world has lost one of it's best. He will always be loved and never forgotten. God Bless Andy!!

Ed and Valerie Krukiewicz

March 30, 2012

Our Dear Andy, Your time in this world was fleeting, but you made every moment count. It was a pleasure and an honor having you as a part of our life. You will be truly missed.

John Cayne

March 29, 2012

plain and simple - one of the best (fill in the blank)... Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless You.

David Ide

March 29, 2012

Simply unforgettable. One of a kind. His laugh will forever be remembered by those lucky enough to have heard it. Everyone was a little better off having been in his path of manic energy. A true pebble in a pond. My thoughts and prayers go out to Francoise, Alex, and the entire Baecker family. You meant the world to him.

Bill Petersen

March 29, 2012

I have truly lost a great friend and the world is a sadder place because of it. I will miss him and all the fun we had. God Bless you.

Jill Scott

March 29, 2012

Kathy and family. So sorry to hear about Andy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Carl & Debbie Loveall

March 29, 2012

We are so sorry for your loss. We know what a difficult time this is for all and we pray that God will grant you all comfort and peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Cherish those special memories.

Julie Loveall

March 29, 2012

Andy was a precious person, so full of life and laughter. Heaven has truly gained a treasure. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all through this difficult time.

Cheryll & Don Austin

March 28, 2012

All my Love to the Baecker Family.. I take comfort in knowing he is with his Uncle Pete. I wish I had words of comfort to ease your pain but, only time can do that.. Many tears have been shed over the loss of this WONDERFUL, PERFECT Soul... XOXO

Laura Lazet

March 28, 2012

Deepest sympathy on the loss of your Andy. From the obituary, he sounded like a great guy. You may have known it was coming, but you can never be prepared to lose a loved one, and so young. My heart goes out to all of your family.

Lynn Bonanno Shaw

March 28, 2012

I worked with Andy many years ago at Valassis. He was such a great guy and I was deeply saddened to learn of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Darrin Adleman

March 28, 2012

Walt and Anka, So very, very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.

Anne & Larry Harris

March 28, 2012

Dear Walter and Anka and Kathy and her family: Larry and I are so very sorry about your loss. Andy was such a special person in everybody's life and he will be missed by all. As Eleanore told you, we are in Florida and are supposed to be back on the 15th, but not sure of the time. We will be there in spirit and will talk to you as soon as we can. Our love to you, Anka and Kathy and her family.

Michael Von Eyser

March 28, 2012

I had the pleasure of working with Andy at Catalina Marketing, and we became fast friends. We had fun, shared sales war-stories, played golf and a few beverages at STC pubs. It is hard to understand why he left us so soon but I'm thankful that Andy was in my life. Andy will be missed by all.

Stevn Frese

March 28, 2012

Andy will always be with us at the Cabin

Meredith Loveall

March 28, 2012

Your smile and infectious laugh could light up a room and will live on forever in my heart and memories. You will be so dearly missed. Love to you always <3

Fred Featherly

March 28, 2012

How very sorry I am for your loss. Grieving is temporary but memories last forever. It always seemed like yesterday when we last talked regardless of the amount of time that had passed. Andy will be greatly missed for the true friend he was.

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