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Andrew Kent Obituary
Wait - before you toss out that beer, tap it a few times to make sure you got it all.
Andrew (Andy/Grandy) Kent, 63, went belly up (to the bar of life) on March 4, after a battle with multiple system atrophy (MSA), a rare disease that we would tell you about, but Andy's words about it won't get past the editor for sure.
Andy was known for his infectious laugh, his loyalty to his family, and his willingness to always step up and get things done. He was a part-time troublemaker, full-time contrarian, and always the one to crack the joke even when it was probably best left unsaid.
Andy moved with his family to Altoona, WI from Winnipeg, MB in 1999. He and Kathy were going to make it big on the Y2K boom that would surely cause the collapse of all computers everywhere (it didn't). Andy worked at IDEXX as a software engineer and eventually landed his dream job (second only to being a Red Wings roadie) as a volunteer firefighter with Altoona Fire. Andy retired and moved to Arizona in 2020 so that he could golf every day.
Andy leaves behind to cheer for the Red Wings: his wife, Kathy; his children, Stephanie (Andy) and Jason (Hannah); and his precious grandson, Jamie Jamerson; as well as many beloved brothers, sisters, in-laws, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He also leaves his trusty dawg Meeeiaaa to take care of Kathy. His friends - and yes, there were many as he had a knack for making them whether they wanted to be or not - will remember his laugh, his loud opinions, and his absolute refusal to be anything other than exactly who he was, right until the very end.
Andy always prioritized finding joy in life. The family asks that you find something that brings you joy (like owning more than one dog) and share it with those you love. Don't ever wait. Hold on to the memories, the adventures, the inside jokes, and nicknames and toast Andy (maybe with Crown and Coke Zero) every chance you get…. remembering, of course, to tap it a few times when you're done.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
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