Andrew Miedema Sr.

Andrew Miedema Sr. obituary, Bensenville, IL

Andrew Miedema Sr.

Andrew Miedema Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Geils Funeral Home - Bensensville on Nov. 17, 2023.

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Andrew Miedema Sr., of Lake Zurich, passed away on November 15, 2023 at the age of 102. He was born on October 22, 1921 to his loving parents, Otto Miedema and Johanna (nee Hoffman) in DesPlaines, Illinois. Andrew was one of 12 children, an excellent auto mechanic, and a proud Navy veteran.
Andrew Sr. is survived by his beloved children: Andrew Jr., Walter Edward, and Susan Joyce (Vlahopoulos). Dearest grandchildren: Daniel, Nina, Pamela, Jason James, Kristine Anne, Maria (Spiros), and Andrew Spiros, along with many cherished great grandchildren who will miss him dearly.
Andrew Sr. is preceded in death by his dear grandchildren: Jeffrey Edward and George Spiros.
A visitation will be held at Geils Funeral Home of Bensenville located at 180 South York Road, Bensenville, Illinois 60106 on Monday, November 20, 2023 at 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home at 11:00 AM afterwards we will process to Mount Emblem Cemetery 520 East Grand Avenue, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126 for graveside military honors at 12:30 PM.
Arrangements handled by Geils Funeral Home. For information, please call: (630)766-3232.
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