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for ANDREW GUMBERT
Patrick Milne
April 19, 2011
Andy would have officially been my brother-in-law three months after he passed, but he felt like a brother from the first time we hung out.
Andy always seemed to be smiling and his upbeat, easygoing personality was enjoyed by everyone he met. While he took an early departure from his loved ones, his spirit will have everlasting life.
April 9, 2011
We will never forget you Andy.
We are taking care of Missy as
you watch over her.
March 29, 2011
Diane;
You and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers. I am honored to be your sister in P.E.O. Please know you and your family are loved. Julie Gabriel
March 24, 2011
I miss you my friend. Rest in peace.
Melissa Smith
March 21, 2011
My Dear Missy,
Words and hugs could never express my sadness for you. You were Andy’s half and Andy was yours. You will always have that “oneness” though, because your love of a century will always be, no matter where your life will take you.
Take what peace you can of this, and know he is with God, at peace, always watching over you (and being boss :-) from every sun, moon, raindrop and snow flake. And down here you have family, friends, and adopted families surrounding you always.
I am and will be here via phone, email and hopefully person for you if you want to talk, share memories, cry or just stand next to you in spirit or person.
JoAnn Lee
March 21, 2011
Missy and Diane, Andy and you all are one of only a few who has captivated my heart and soul over 40 some years of nursing. I think and say a quick prayer for you all often. Andy will be with you all forever! Memories are forever also.
Be strong, yet know weakness has its moments. This time with Andy will always be a ‘Best’ and will always be with you. Know you are thought of and loved!
March 21, 2011
Missy, We are so sorry for the loss that you've endured. Everytime you spoke about Andy, it was apparent how much you two were in love and so dedicated to each other.
May God comfort and guide you through these difficult times. In our thoughts and prayers, Valerie Davis & Family
Abbey Deitz
March 21, 2011
Dear Missy, I was so saddened to hear when I came back to work this week of Andy’s passing. I’m sure as hard as this process will be for you; you know that he is with God now and watching over you always. Your experience has made me realize how important it is to cherish each and every day.
Your love for Andy is truly inspiring and I know God brought you together for this special reason. It was absolutely my pleasure and privilege getting to know your family and taking care of Andy those past couple months. I am so happy you guys got to go home and be around those who love and support you.
Andy made me a better nurse and for that I am forever grateful. Please know I think about you often and pray that you continue to have strength at this difficult time. Love Always, Abbey
March 21, 2011
To my dear friend Diane and her husband Ron - I've just heard this news and am so very, very sad for your loss. I didn't know Andy but have watched him grown up through the photos and Christmas cards Diane has sent me over the many years. My love to you, my friend - you are in my thoughts. Please also let your mom know that I send my love and condolences. Lynn Wickstrom Wigell
Diane Mickelini
March 15, 2011
It all seems surreal; surely this could not possibly be happening. Andy with his quiet and gentle nature was just too young; he and Missy had just started their lives together. Cancer? Metastatic disease? Stage four? How could this be? You can imagine how hard that would be for a man so young and independent and who was used to calling the shots, but Andy handled it with dignity. Humor had always been a part of his life and in spite of the enormity of his pain and suffering, this did not change, he made us smile, laugh and created happy memories that will never fad. Andy left footprints on the hearts and minds of everyone who had ever known him with his sense of humor, zest for life, and his deep and abiding love for his wife Missy.
God placed many ‘angels’ on Andy’s journey. The pain caused by this disease is impossible to explain or understand, but the gift Andy was to all who came in contact with him is equally hard to explain. His short life left an indelible mark and caused all of us who knew him for even this very short time to take a step back and wonder if our lives have enriched the world as much as his did.
When healing and recovery were no longer possible and dying was inevitable, this young and vibrant couple loved each other intensely, and although the pain of impending loss was too deep for words, they bravely loved and supported each other until there were no more days. Rest in peace Andy, enjoy your eternal reward in heaven. I am blessed to have known you. We will always love you and look forward to the day we will see you again.
Sean Gumbert
March 14, 2011
Andy will ALWAYS be remembered and I look forward to the day I will see that smile again in Heaven as Andy stands next to our Lord and Savior.
I love you Andy and Missy!
Deb Hein
March 14, 2011
To the Gumbert family,
My heart aches for your loss. I did not know Andy or Missy, but I was a neighbor to Diane throughout our school years. From viewing these messages and the pictures, I see what wonderful family and friends he had around him. May God grant you peace and comfort in this time of sorrow and may the lovely memories put a smile on your face and in your heart.
Darlene Hyndman
March 13, 2011
To Diane, Ron and loved ones, I didn't even know your son but I know you and my heart aches for your pain of loss. You all have my loving thoughts.
March 13, 2011
I will miss you my friend....
Callie Thames
March 13, 2011
I wanted to share a memory from elementary school. I went to elementary school (as well as church) with Kristin and Andy. When we were at Southwick,we had to run around the outside of the school for gym class. I remember doing this when I was in about 1st or 2nd grade. The older kids were in various places around the school encouraging us. I remember trying to run with my skinny little legs and it was really difficult! Then as I passed the front of the school I saw Andy standing with some other older kids. He was saying "Keep going Callie, you can do it!" I remember how encouraging and motivating it was to hear such kind words from him when I was doing something that was so challenging for me at the time! I had kind of forgotten how powerful it is to have someone who is willing to help you like he helped me that day. I think that I will always remember him as a friendly and helpful person because of this memory. My thoughts and prayers are with the Gumberts and I hope that this happy memory will bring a sliver of happiness in such a difficult a time.
Jon and Jen Garrett
March 13, 2011
Missy, We are praying for peace, healing and comfort for you and your family. God Bless Andy and the many lives he touched.
Erin Mickelini
March 12, 2011
Missy and Family, I continue to pray that you feel God's arms wrapped around you everyday; that He gives you comfort and peace and lifts you up when you need Him most. Thank you for letting us see your Faith and Love. Erin John Colton Connor and Rayna
March 12, 2011
Andy, I missed you on the sidelines with me this past season as I will miss you in the coming football seasons. We had many inside jokes about what was going on around us as well as how the the Wolverines were going to fare the next day. Thank you for being one of my sideline buddies and always sharing a laugh
madhavi and vijay chilakamarri
March 12, 2011
Diane and family
we are sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you
Janet Song
March 11, 2011
Dear Missy,
Although your time together was unexpectedly shortened, celebrate the precious gift you found in one another~ by remembering the laughs, the love and the friendship you shared.
March 11, 2011
Missy may the good Lord Bless you in this troubling time. It was an honor to have Andy as a nephew an cousin even the life was short he sure made an impact on us all. GOD BLESS him for serving are country and keeping us all free. He fought the good fight and noe he is finally free and in the GOOD LORDS HANDS. May GOD BLESS YOU BOTH. Joe Kelly MICK Audrey. P.S. Now he can have all the spoons in his pockets he wants!!! Love ya .
Joe Mickelini
March 11, 2011
Missy our thoughts and prayers r with you in ur time of need. Andy was a very spee cial person whom we were very proud to call r nephew n cousin. God Bless u in the days to come and may he give the strength to move on. Always remember the good times. We were all Blessed to have him in r lives. God Bless u both. Joe Kelly Mick. P.S. Tell Andy hr can keep his spoon in his pocket now!! Love YOU.
Carla Mowery
March 11, 2011
Missy, The strength of the love you and Andy shared has been an inspiration to us all. I know that he will continue to watch over you, protect you and make you laugh every chance he gets.
Tim Cooley
March 11, 2011
Missy-I am so sorry for your deeply heart felt loss. May it comfort your heart to know that your friends and family are covering you in much thought and prayer.
Amanda Norris/Arnold
March 11, 2011
Missy..I haven't seen you in many years, but wanted to let you know that I am so very sorry for your loss!!! There are no words in times like this but know I am praying for you...
Mike Williams
March 11, 2011
Working with Andy at Scott's... he was a great guy and will truly be missed. Thoughts and prayers are with his wife and family during this time.
patty vail
March 11, 2011
Diane-I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Larry & Louise Kattman
March 11, 2011
We wish to extend our sympathy to the families of Andy Gumbert and especially to his wife Missy. Andy was a joy to be with and with his duties in the Armed Forces was trying to extend the American way of life and the pursuit of happiness for all of us. For that we salute him.
Larry and Sharon Winget
March 11, 2011
Ron Diane and Family
We are so sorry for the loss of your wonderful son. You have our deepest sympathy and we pray God will give you strength and comfort during this diffucult time.
Dave & Terri Clever & Family
March 10, 2011
To the Gumbert Family,
We wish to extend our sympathy and we know that someone as special as Andy will always be remembered.
Deidre
March 10, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. Although I did not know Mr. Gumbert, I am in debt to him for his service to our country. As a veteran I am sorry to see a fellow service member pass away. May the Lord be with you in this trying time. May Andrew forever be in God's arms.
Cindy Ellis(Kline)
March 10, 2011
Diane, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am so sorry for the loss of your son.
Great day with a Phantom!
Jay Jenkins
March 10, 2011
Tim Hallman
March 10, 2011
Very sorry to hear about your loss.
Brenda Mickelini
March 10, 2011
Missy,
E E Cumming said it best when he wrote, I carry your heart in my heart, where ever I go you go.
Andy's heart will forever be with! Everyone who knew Andy can say they were very Blessed! We love you Missy!
Brenda Mickelini
Cheri Skinner
March 10, 2011
Andy in the two short months I had to get to know you and Missy you captured my heart. A more loving and devote couple is yet to be seen. May peace be yours at last and may Missy find the comfort and strength she needs. Love and miss you both. Forever in my thoughts and prayers
Don Hertzog
March 10, 2011
Diane, Ron and family. Even though we can't be there in person, I want you to know that we are there is spirit and prayer. Our children were raised together and we lost on of our own. My memories of Andy are of a loving kind soul that was always ready to share his time with my children. Now that they are all adults we take a piece of him with us in our hearts. Love Don Hertzog and his family Dedie, Pete, Joe and Dusty
Eric & Pam Easterday
March 10, 2011
Our dear friends Diane, Ron, & Missy, we are so sorry for your loss. We were very proud of the man that Andy had become and that we had the honor of being his God parents. He put up a valiant fight to the end. Take comfort in the wonderful memories and good times that you shared with Andy and the legacy that he has left. He will be missed by us all! God bless your family and our hearts go out to you all.
The Easterday's
Ed & Marge Ehler
March 10, 2011
Missy,
I just saw Andy's obit in the Fort Wayne papers and saw that it was your husband. Our deepest sympathy to you. May God put his loving arms around you and help you through this difficult time.
Bonnie Platz
March 10, 2011
Diane and Ron
My heart goes out to you both. As a parent myself, I cannot imagine the depth of your loss.
I viewed the video and I th ink he looks alot like Diane. He looked like he enjoyed life and was a very wonderful person and son. It is not the natural order of life to have a child go first. You and your entire family are in my prayers. Diane Morrison is in Florida and sends her condolences too.
Bonnie
Eric & Neely Bultemeier
March 10, 2011
Andy, we held you physically for a short time, but you will be in our hearts forever!
Katelyn Bultemeier
March 10, 2011
Uncle Andy Good Morning sunshine the earth says hello! we love you Andy.
Tina Baber
March 10, 2011
I unfortunately only knew Andy for the last two months, but in that short time I could tell how special he was, and how much he loved you Missy. The way you stayed with him every moment that you could was amazing. I loved coming to work every night knowing that I would be taking care of Andy, and I enjoyed our nightly talks. I will always remember how, no matter how much pain he was in, when I walked by his room for the first time every night he would wave & say,"Hi, Tina" & ask me how my day was. Andy isn't in pain anymore, and Missy you will forever have a guardian angel watching over you.
Grant Bultemeier
March 10, 2011
Uncle Andy I hope you are having fun. we miss you!
Diana Bey
March 10, 2011
To the Gumbert Family:
Dave & I always remember Andy as being a well mannered kind boy. He always said Hell-o and always had a smile on his face. We are truly shocked and saddened. We are thinking of all of you. Sincerely, Dave & Diana Bey
Kevin and Sharon Knuth
March 10, 2011
Ron, Diane and Family,
May all the good and happy memories you have bring you strength in the coming weeks and months. Please know our thoughts are with you all.
Audrey Mickelini
March 10, 2011
Missy & Gumbert family,
My heart hurts for you. Andy was such an amazing person. The love, admiration, dedication, and faith the two of you had together inspired everyone that you came in contact with. I know that he will forever be watching over you! What a great guardian angel you all have!
I really hope that he's up there enjoying a big juicy hamburger, fries, and all the rest of his favorite foods! :)
He will be missed by all who knew him!
R.I.P Andy...
March 10, 2011
Diane and Ron and Family: Pete and I, Heather, Bryan and Stephanie were all shocked and saddened at the news of Andy's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. I remember Andy as a sweet loving little boy and full of fun. While we did not get to know him as a grown man just the things we read tell us how special he had become to many people.God bless your family in this time of sorrow. Cathie and Pete Lindsay
Abby Ault
March 10, 2011
Missy... I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. You will definitely be in my thoughts and prayers.
Margaret and Barry McClurg
March 10, 2011
Missy,
I never had the honor of meeting Andy, however I felt like I knew him through Jennifer and Rick Meek, Jennifer kept me informed of you and Andys journey. I know you will miss the love of your life, but know that he will always be looking over you. You have our deepest sympathy in your time of grief.
Bruce and Charlene (Easterday) Martin
March 10, 2011
Gumbert Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad difficult time. Memories are souvenirs of our hearts and you have many. God wrap your arms around this family and help them be strong.
Diana Morrison
March 10, 2011
Diane and Ron and family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am not able to attend the services as I am not in town. I will be in touch with you when I get back.
Wish I could find the words I want to say but it is so difficult. Just know my prayers are with you.
Diana Morrison
Dave Klein
March 10, 2011
Missy & Family, I'm very sorry to hear about the loss of Andy. As a fellow and former member of the 122d, I'll always remember Andy's smile and amazing sense of humor. It was people like Andy that made my decision to accept a job with the Border Patrol so hard! The few chances I got to work with Andy here and in Iraq were a pleasure. He was truly a great person and will be greatly missed! My thoughts are with you all during this hard time.
Dave, Jodi, Austin(2014) & Ashlynn Armstrong
March 10, 2011
Missy,
Words cannot express the deep sadness I felt when I received the phone call about Andy's passing. Although our family has only known you a short time, we have truly loved the connection we have made with you. We have felt like we were right by your side rooting for his recovery since we heard. Our family is so sorry for your loss. We cannot even put into words how sad we are for you and your entire family. Please know that you will remain in our thoughts and prayers. Keep that beautiful smile on your face even through these difficult times. With many loving thoughts- A small part of your BLHS family.
Rat and Gumby returning from Iraq
Erick Rathgaber
March 10, 2011
Nicole Wolfe
March 10, 2011
Gumbert Family,
I never got to spend time with Andy, but I know from Kristin & many others what an amazing person and brother he was. My heart hurts for your lose, but know that you're faith will get you through this time of grief.
With Love & My Deepest Sympathy,
Nicole
David & Margo Donnelly
March 10, 2011
Ron & Diane, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May your memories of Andy bring you comfort in this time of sorrow.
Carla Scherer
March 10, 2011
Dear Missy, I'm so very sorry to hear of Andrew's passing. When you moved into the neiborhood, I introduced myself to him at the mailbox. He was in his Air Guard uniform and I thanked him for serving our country (my son is also a member of the Air Guard). Many times I'd see Andrew walking Zeus about the same time I was getting home from work. He was a kind man. May God Bless You, the dogs and your family during this most difficult time. It's OK to smile (you have such a beautiful one)and laugh while reminiscing about Andrew. He's smiling down on you. May God grant you peace and the strength to carry you through. Carla Scherer, Neighbor
Kristin Acosta
March 10, 2011
Gumbert Family,
I am so sorry for this Huge loss in your family. I have nothing but the best memories of playing with Andy as a fellow "Shorewood" kid, and Spartan!! I pray for Christs comfort in this time of sorrow, and for renewed hope & faith that you will all be reunited with him once again in heaven.
Deepest Sympathy,
Kristin (Schroeder) Acosta
jim mickelini
March 10, 2011
Andy Missy Your love and dedication through this whole journey has humbled and inspired all of us. Andy you will be missed by all who ever had contact with you.
love Jim,Brenda,Jasmyne
Jessica Oliver
March 9, 2011
Miss, there are no words. The pictures in this album are beautiful. I so enjoyed snapping all those photos on your wedding day. How we will all treasure those pictures forever:) Andy was such a wonderful man. May your loving memories of him bring a little ease to your aching heart. His spirit and love will forever live through you. May God bless you and wrap his loving arms around you. Sending prayers and love...
March 9, 2011
Ok my dear Missy, I was told to share a favorite memory, and admit I have trouble picking just 1! I loved the grumpy "there is no way you are doing this" look he gave me when I kissed his forehead the 2 times he left the hospital. I told him I was doing it because I wanted to...and because I know he hated it", and I got the coolest smile. I will always, more than anything, carry the image of your two just being together. You could be sitting there holding hands or across the room in your "special chair", but you could just feel the love, the oneness that you two exhibited every moment of everyday.
Audrey Clauser
March 9, 2011
Missy, We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.
Pam Vanderkolk
March 9, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Missy and all of Andy's loved ones. It was obvious from the photos that you both lit up the other ones life. May he rest in peace and may you know he is watching over you my friend.
March 9, 2011
Your entire family is in my prayers. Love you all. Myla Kaple
Kim Jewell
March 9, 2011
I have never met two people that were more perfect for one another than Andy and Missy. As the best memories go, they aren't appropriate to share in public. He was blessed to have the most wonderful wife by his side through everything. We were all blessed to have him touch our lives, even if for just a short time. I truly believe he is now free of pain and living an eternal life watching down on us. Heaven is a lucky place.
March 9, 2011
In memory of a fallen "brother"
Andy's Chopper
Michael Mowery
March 9, 2011
In life we meet people that from the very first moment you know they have a heart of gold. Andy was one of those people. A man of Honor, Love, and Kindness. He made us laugh, he made us smile, he made the world a better place, and he made me a better person. For that I will always be grateful. Rest in peace my friend, you will be missed.
Andy's chopper
Michael Mowery
March 9, 2011
Ted Robbins
March 9, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Gusta Owens
March 9, 2011
Missy,
I am so sorry for your loss. May God guide you through this hard time and beyond.
Missy Gumbert
March 9, 2011
Andy~
You were an amazing husband! I could not of asked for anyone who was more selfless, more compassionate, and more dedicated than you. You were my best friend, my husband, my partner through it all, my whole world, and my everything. I know you are watching over me from above and will always be my guardian angel. You may be gone but you will forever remain in my heart! I Will Always Love YOU! *Miss* PS True Love Stories Have No Endings!!
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