Andrew T. T. Schubert

Andrew Thomas Schubert, our beloved son, brother, father, uncle, cousin, and friend, passed from this life on July 17, 2025 at the age of 36.

Andrew was born in Dumas, Texas on September 27, 1988. He had a captivating presence from his first breath, mesmerizing everyone with a thick shock of black hair and the chubbiest cheeks. From then on he was a persistent force for good, always so happy and possessing the ability to radiate positive energy over everyone around him. Andrew's loyalty and commitment to family was always a cornerstone of his character from the moment he was born. His big sister adored and was fiercely protective of him, a love that was returned with a willingness to do anything she asked, relishing in the role of personal assistant, confidant, and partner in crime.

Andrew spent his childhood in Texas, participating in several sports and developing a lifelong love of cars. He was a daredevil and knew no fear, learning to ride his bike without training wheels at the age of three (and promptly face-planting in the road). Thus began Andrew's reputation for being so accident prone that he was always needing stitches. He impressed many a nurse with his ability to keep calm and still while they attended to his injuries at a very young age.

Despite relocating to Indiana as a teen, Andrew considered himself forever a proud Texan and Texas Longhorns fan. His passion for sports continued through middle and high school. When he didn't make the basketball team in middle school, Andrew became a team manager and kept stats during the games, earning an award for his skill and attention to detail with statistics. In high school, he switched to tennis because his big sister played tennis. He also continued to play baseball and had a rocket of an arm that could peg a runner out at third from deep in right field.

Once he got his driver's license, Andrew continued his treasured assistant role, this time for his baby sister. He would drive her to and from sports practices often, and also helped out with her softball teams, proudly wearing his team shirt with "Anna's Big Brother" emblazoned on the back. He spent so much time at the ball park that he was recruited to be an umpire, took the training, and became part of the staff as a teenager. He handled it like a pro, with a natural knack for keeping his cool amidst passionate young players and outspoken parents alike. Andrew would also practice basketball with Anna sun up to sun down, helping her hone her skills as a baller by including her in all the neighborhood street games with his friends.

Andrew's love for sports and statistics continued into adulthood. He loved watching college sports, and especially enjoyed competing with his mom in March Madness brackets and helping her with her first fantasy football team. He had a head for stats and could tell you anything about players and their records. He was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Steelers, and loved attending Wisconsin Rapids Rafters games. He hated the Green Bay Packers, and was not sorry about it!

Andrew always struggled in school, especially with English. But he persevered, refusing to settle for a GED, recruiting tutors and re-taking classes until he was successful in earning his high school diploma. His favorite part of high school was his 2-year-long building trades class, with which he participated in building a house. After proudly graduating from Mooresville High School in 2007, Andrew used the skills he learned there to begin work with a friend's construction crew. It was then that he also began to develop an interest in fire safety, and had the opportunity to work with a pyrotechnics crew, which he really enjoyed.

Andrew then decided to combine that interest with his deep passion for service once he moved to Wisconsin, becoming a volunteer firefighter for multiple departments. He first worked for the Town of Rome where he passed his Firefighter One training. He also volunteered with the Port Edwards and Reedsburg Fire Departments, showing relentless pride and dedication to helping his community. He was always someone his fellow firefighters could count on.

A true jack of all trades, Andrew also delivered furniture for Furniture and Appliance Mart, was a certified forklift operator at Seneca, and made pallets at Port to Port Pallet.

Anyone who knew Andrew could tell you that family was the most important thing in his life. He was a very proud dad, devoted son and brother, and spent as much time as possible with extended family spread across several states. He was a friend to anyone he met, and found the most purpose when he was helping others, always offering everything from his time and energy, to a kind word or wisecrack, to the shirt off his back. He made sure to say "I love you" every single chance he got. If you were close to Andrew, there was never any doubt how much you meant to him. As a final testament to his selfless spirit, Andrew gave of himself once more by being a proud organ and tissue donor. He was so deeply loved and valued, and will be indescribably missed.

Andrew leaves behind a very large family, including his children, Neva and Carlee; parents Robert and Dawn Schubert; birth mother Dee Tendal; sisters Alicia (Schubert) Clements, Anna Schubert, Christina Tendal and Kaitlyn Tendal; brother Kirk Anderson; brother-in-law Caleb Merritt; nephews Sawyer Melban, Beckett Melban and Cyrus Merritt; nieces Avonlea Melban and Poet Clements; grandmother Darlene Bailey; grandfather Don Schubert; as well as dozens of aunts, uncles, and cousins who were all very important to him. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Doug Anderson; grandmothers Dolly Schubert and Connie Anderson; uncle Mike Schubert; and aunt Sylva Anderson.

Celebrations of life in both Wisconsin and Iowa are pending at this time. This page will be updated with more details as they are available.