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Andre Neher

1930 - 2020

Andre Neher obituary, 1930-2020, Woodstock, NY

BORN

1930

DIED

2020

FUNERAL HOME

Lasher Funeral Home Inc

100 Tinker St

Woodstock, New York

Andre Neher Obituary

WOODSTOCK- Andre Neher passed away peacefully after a long illness on April 9, 2020, at home with his family. He was the owner, heart, and personality of his family business, Woodstock Building Supply, for nearly seven decades. Born on May 13, 1930, he lived in Woodstock his entire life. He was the son of Gertrude and Clark Neher and the brother of the late Jane Neher Keefe and Barry Neher. He is survived by his life-long love, Carole, who he affectionately called “Cookie;” three children, Andrea Neher Dutton (wife of Dr. Robert Dutton), and Jeffrey and Christopher; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Andre loved his hometown and was very connected to the community he served. For many years Andre and Christopher worked together to run the family business. Andre will also be best remembered for his work with the Woodstock Christmas Eve program, donating many hours of time and creative energy to ensure Santa's arrival possible each year. He was also awarded the first-ever Alf Evers Award in recognition of his lifetime of generosity of giving back to the Woodstock community, an honor he greatly treasured. He will be remembered by many that knew him for his boundless energy, natural kindness, generosity of heart, good humor, and signature moustache. His family misses him and feels blessed to have had him as their patriarch. Arrangements are under the guidance of Lasher Funeral Home, Inc. 100 Tinker Street Woodstock, N.Y. Condolences, tributes and photos of Andre may be left for the Neher family by visiting www.lasherfh.com http://www.lastingmemories.com/andre-neher

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Published by the Daily Freeman from Apr. 14 to Apr. 15, 2020.

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Penny Russell

April 24, 2020

My deepest condolences to the Neher family.
Andre was a very sweet man

Stephen Johnson

April 22, 2020

What a fine fellow Andre...always greeted you as Mr, always checking in,
Always ready to help you load up. Lovely sense of humor and sweet smile.
My condolences to the family.

Joan Coleman

April 22, 2020

Sincere condolences to Mr. Nehers entire family. May God wrap his lovingnatms around all of you and give you peace during this sad time

Linda Thomas

April 21, 2020

Our sincere condolences on Andre's passing.

Linda and Larry Thomas

April 20, 2020

Our condolences to Cookie, Chris, Andrea, Bob and entire family. Andre was a great guy and a real gentleman. He was a pleasure to deal with professionally and pillar of the community. He will be missed.

- Hank Starr

April 20, 2020

Andre was a true "Woodstock original" and with the passing of Kenny Peterson, I feel we witnessed the departure of two of the best our town will ever see.

Condolences to his wonderful family and God bless you and comfort you.

Fleurette Myers

April 20, 2020

It was a privilege to know Andre, a true "Woodstock original". Always knowledgable and caring he always he was always helpful. I fondly remember my trips to the lumber yard, and seeing his sons, whom I had taught at the Woodstock Elementary School.

God bless you Andre and your family. It seems to me that you and Kenny Peterson represented the best of Woodstock.
Fleurette Myers

Jack & Rieko Marquardt

April 20, 2020

Rieko and I were so sad to hear of Andre's passing. I had known Andre and Cookie, my dear cousin, since they were wed, and we enjoyed many visits with them over the years. Our deepest and most heartfelt condolences go out to the entire family.
Jack & Rieko Marquardt
Tokyo, Japan

Stancy Armstrong

April 19, 2020

Who said Andre was a gem is so right! Who said he was a gentleman is so right! Who said he was the best father in law is so right!! Bob I as his first cousin loved him from the days riding in his truck through the streets of his beloved Woodstock! I send you Cookie all my love ! Aunt Dot , Jonathan and Mommy would too! STANCY and Lindsay

April 18, 2020

I am so sorry for your loss.

Wendy WALSH

April 17, 2020

So very sorry Andrea for your loss. What an amazing life your Dad had in the history of Woodstock. Love and prayers to you and all your family.Hugs

Wendy (Schreiner) Walsh

Kim Giordano

April 17, 2020

Andrea, Bob, Heather, and family, what a legacy he created and a life well-lived! Please know we are holding you all in our hearts today and going forward. Much love, Kim (Hillock), Dan and Alison Giordano

Bob Dutton

April 17, 2020

He was the best Father-Law a man could have.

Loretta Naccarato

April 17, 2020

Carole, Andrea (& Bob), Jeff, and Christopher,
Andre touched so many lives in so many ways. His smile was always there under his signature mustache! I am so grateful to have known him and for his assistance through the years.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
Loretta and Ron Naccarato

Joseph Karolys

April 16, 2020

My sincerest condolences to the entire Neher family. Andre's presence has been missed for a couple years now at the Building Supply, and he will be tremendously missed by the community. He lived a good long life, and is now at rest. We are all looking forward to Chris continuing on his family tradition that is Woodstock Building Supply.

Michael North

April 16, 2020

A special man, who cheered up so many visits to his business. He is missed.

Abhi Leone

April 16, 2020

I considered him a friend and mentor always an upbeat person. I used to sit with him in the office at the his Lumber Yard and jabber away together. Fond fond memories, you will be missed my Friend.

Elliot

April 16, 2020

Such a uniquely special man. It was an honor to work with him and I always recall my time at WBS, especially sharing a Hershey bar and listening to him share stories of growing up in Woodstock. I know he lives on in so many of us. With love and respect to all the Nehers.

Chris Anna

April 16, 2020

I have a lot of warm memories of going to WBS and seeing Andre, with that special twinkle in his eye, around the yard or in his office. He always had a kind word and asked after me with a "Hey Fella! How you doing?" He was a kind, genuine and hardworking. He was a real Woodstocker and part of the fabric of the town. Andre will be missed by all. Rest in Peace. Condolences to the Neher family.

David Glick

April 16, 2020

Nasser Habeeb

April 16, 2020

Very sorry truly enjoyed our discussions and time together.

April 16, 2020

Andre was the finest person I have ever met. He was my friend for 51 years. I have been missing him while he was has been ill. I will always remember his laugh.

David Glick

April 16, 2020

My condolences Cookie and the rest of the family. Andre was always so warm and kind and treated everyone as special. He is missed. Love, Bernie Slovensky

Shayan Malkine

April 16, 2020

Andre was sweet, helpful, kind & considerate; and funny. We are all blessed in his friendship. He will always be among us. Love you, Andre; rest in peace.

Michael Miszczak

April 16, 2020

My deepest sympathy goes out to the Neher family ❤ Was always a pleasure to speak with Andre about a project or common interests of collecting he will be missed....

Cindy Cashdollar

April 16, 2020

Andre was such a kind and lovely person, and he could always make you smile. My heartfelt sympathies to Cookie and the family. With love from Cindy

Liza Szarejko

April 16, 2020

In 1975-1995, My brother Mike and i always shopped at WBS while renovating our property "Tinker Village" in the heart of Woodstock. We loved Andre ♥ My deepest condolences go out to Cookie and the family, Liza Szareko

April 15, 2020

hard to believe after all these yrs of doing business at the lumber yard, you wont be there physically, but when I go there, all the memories come to me. the times you waited on me, hundreds of times, the even tempered man you were. so many people loved you for being there for them, you were the rock of the community, will never forget what a fantastic person you are, love you andre!!!!!!!

T.G.C. CONTRACTING

April 15, 2020

A Wonderful Man He was, My heartfelt Condolences To all that Loved Him, James

April 15, 2020

It has been an honor to have known such a fine gentleman. My life is better for having known him. My sympathies go out to his family and all who will grieve his passing. Woodstock has lost a gem

Peter Kaufman

Christina Dean

April 15, 2020

Yes, Andre Neher was truly one of a kind. He was a lovely human being who adored his family, his work and life. I had the privilege of knowing Andre my entire life. Some of my most wonderful memories were at Andre and Cookie's house as a child, playing with my cousin Andrea.
In my heart you shall always remain Andre..

Andrea Newman-Winston

April 15, 2020

My deepest condolences to Andrea and the family. Andre was one-of-a-kind and he will be missed.

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