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William Sidney Andrews
March 1, 1933 - April 16, 2022
VALPARAISO, IN - William Sidney Andrews, 89 of Valparaiso, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022. He was born March 1, 1933 in Ripley, TN to the late William Ivan and Beatrice (Smith) Andrews. Bill was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy and attended Auburn University. He worked for 53 years as a civil engineer for Cole Associates/DLZ. Bill was a former member of the First Baptist Church, Ripley, TN and Calvary Church, Valparaiso and was a member of Rotary Club and I.S.P.L.S. He was an avid hunter, golfer, huge Valpo Vikings fan, and a Cubs, Bears, and NASCAR fan. Bill will be remembered for his great sense of humor, work ethic, and his love of family.
On September 1, 1955 in Ripley, TN, Bill married Ann McMahan who preceded him in death in 2007. He is survived by his daughters: Andrea (Steve) Krstovich, Catherine Andrews Saponaro, and Sarah Andrews; grandsons: Nicholas (Erica) and Zachary (Mercedes) Saponaro; great-grandchildren: Alexis and Roury Farnum, Kyan Graves, and Otto Saponaro; and several nieces and nephews. Bill was also preceded in death by his infant son, William Thomas Andrews; daughter, Claudia Andrews; grandson, Dustin Andrews Farnum; and sisters, Gloria (Devon) Lewis and Patricia Townsend.
Visitation will be held Saturday, April 23, 2022 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at MOELLER FUNERAL HOME 104 Roosevelt Rd., Valparaiso, with a Funeral Service beginning at 12:00 PM. Burial will follow at Angelcrest Cemetery, Valparaiso. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to the Alzheimer's Association.
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Memories and Condolences
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Janet Roberts
April 14, 2025
Bill will always have a special place in my heart, right beside Claudia. Love
Janet King
April 20, 2022
I was so saddened to hear of Bill's passing. I had the pleasure of working with him during my first few years of employment at DLZ before he retired. He was always so kind, always had a story to share and was the only person who could get away with calling me "Janice" in that southern drawl of his. My sincerest condolences go out to his family and friends. I know he will be deeply missed and never forgotten at DLZ.
Barbara L. Franzen
April 20, 2022
To Bill Andrews´ Family... I am sending condolences to all of you from my daughters, Sherri and Hollie and myself, Barbara L. Franzen.... I started at Cole Associates/DLZ, on April 15, 1980 & soon after, Bill transferred to the Cole office in Merrillville, IN. & from the 1st day on, I knew I had met an EXCEPTIONAL person! This man treated people with respect & he was a true southern GENTLEMAN! Bill was my boss for about 15 years & then transferred to another office but every person in our office remained Bill´s friend! I retired in September, 2018 & the great people I was still working with, surprised me and they brought Bill to my retirement party.... Bill was a Cole/DLZ ICON and it meant so much to see him there. May God´s Blessings be upon all of you ! Sincerely, Barbara
Janet Roberts
April 20, 2022
Saddened by your loss. Your Dad was a special person! Loved his sense of humor.
Kenneth Denby
April 20, 2022
Andy, Kathy and Claudia - Sorry to read about your loss.
Ken
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