Andrew Bourdo

Andrew Bourdo obituary, Black River Falls, WI

Andrew Bourdo

Andrew Bourdo Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Buswell Funeral Home on Aug. 29, 2024.

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Andrew (Andy) Bourdo, 65, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at Black River Falls Memorial Hospital.
Andy was born on April 23, 1959, to James and Suzanne (Hoffer) Bourdo of Big Bend, WI. He was the middle child of 3 boys. He graduated in 1977 from Wisconsin Lutheran High School in Milwaukee. He worked 25 years in the foundry at International Truck and Engine - Navistar in Waukesha, WI.
He was united in marriage to Kelly Soderberg in 1994 and remains the love of her life.
He enjoyed time with family, fishing, hunting, traveling, WWII and military history and Packer football. He enjoyed working on projects at home, particularly working with wood, skills he learned from his dad – his best friend. Andy was loved by all that knew him, always willing to lend a hand. He attended Parkview Church in Black River Falls and lived his faith, sharing kindness and his love of the Lord. He always considered his greatest joy and privilege to be father to Amanda and husband to Kelly. He loved his family dearly and they were always his priority.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Paul Bourdo.
Survived by his wife, Kelly; daughter, Amanda (Nikki) Powell, brother, Eric Bourdo (Kim), his sisters in law Kari Hicken, Kim Weber (Dave), his mother-in-law, Mary Soderberg, along with nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, and many cousins.
The celebration of life for Andy will be held at the VFW Post 5716 located at 17980 W Beloit Road, New Berlin, WI on Friday, September 6, 2024, with visitation from 1 to 3 pm and service at 3 pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to Parkview Church, 115 N 14th St, Black River Falls, WI 54615 or WELS Lutherans for Life, 8501 W Lincoln Ave., West Allis, WI 53227.

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