Andrew Steven Hritz

 Andrew Hritz., age 66 of Valparaiso, IN, passed away July 12,2023.  He was born on September 15, 1956, to the late Michael and Pauline (nee Habzansky) in Gary, Indiana. On March 5, 1977, Andrew married the love of his life Deborah Houle in Valparaiso, Indiana. Andrew enjoyed reading, making homemade ice cream and eggnog, but most of all he loved spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren. Andrew was talented with his hands; his nickname was Handy Andy and if he did the job well his wife called him Honey Bunny.  Andrew will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend and he will be deeply missed.

Andrew is survived by his loving wife of 46 yrs., Deborah Hritz of Valparaiso; son, Phillip (Mandie Fusner) Hritz of Portage; daughter, Amanda (Jordan) Mayfield of Argos, Indiana; four grandchildren, Kollin Hritz, Zachary Hritz, Gracie Mayfield, and Luke Mayfield; four brothers, Michael, Bill, John and Paul Hritz and many other loving family members and friends.

Andrew was preceded in death by his father, Michael Hritz and his mother, Pauline (nee Habzansky) Hritz.

In lieu of flowers donations in Andrew's memory can be made to American Heart Association PO Box 840692 Dallas TX 75284-0692 or to American Cancer Society 5635 W. 96th Street Suite 100 Indianapolis, IN 46278.

 Funeral services will be held privately at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel, 5341 Central Ave., Portage.  (219) 762-3013. Online condolences can be shared with the family at www.reesfuneralhomes.com