Andrew Trowbridge

Andrew Trowbridge obituary, Ottawa, IL

Andrew Trowbridge

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Marseilles Church of the Nazarene

1292 Morris Rd, Marseilles, IL 61341

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Andrew Trowbridge Obituary

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Andrew Wayne Trowbridge, 71, of La Salle, passed away Friday, September 26, 2025 at his home.


A visitation will be held on Saturday, October 4 from 1:00pm until 2:00pm at the Marseilles Church of the Nazarene, 1292 Morris Rd., Marseilles, IL 61341. A funeral ceremony will take place at 2:00pm. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home.


Andrew was born August 9, 1954 in Peoria, IL to Calvin A. and Viola (Antolik) Trowbridge. He married Pamela Angell on July 11, 1986 in Ottawa. Andy was a family man. He loved each and every one of his family members. He enjoyed spending as much time as he could with his children and especially his grandchildren. He never missed an opportunity to spend time with them. He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed all types of music, and was an animal lover.


He is survived by his beloved wife, Pamela; his children, Steven Gaddis, Lisa (Brian) Baker, Andrea (Erica) Drury, and Callie Trowbridge; his grandchildren, Leo Baker, Nichole Baker, Emily Gaddis, Destiny Baker, Jacob Baker, John Gaddis, Jaxon Drury, Arianna Drury, Marjorie Drury, and Jameson Drury; his great grandchildren, Layla Baker, Azzy Baker, and Thomas Crank; his sisters, Jeanetta Holguin and Jeannie Tijerina both of Texas; as well as his special nephew, Calvin Hudson.


He is preceded in death by his parents, Calvin and Viola, his sister, Rebecca Trowbridge, his brother in law, Samuel Holguin, his siter in law, Connie Castanien; and his niece, Rhoda Ethington.


Memorial contributions in his honor may be directed to the family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

4

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Marseilles Church of the Nazarene

1292 Morris Rd, Marseilles, IL 61341

Send Flowers

Oct

4

Funeral service

2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Marseilles Church of the Nazarene

1292 Morris Rd, Marseilles, IL 61341

Send Flowers

Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.