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Andrew Pitman Obituary
Andrew was born Feb. 20, 1952, in Galesburg. He is the son of James and Maxine (O'Brien) Pitman. He is survived by his sister, Susan (Bob) Mills of Muskegon, Michigan, and his twin sister, Anne (Dan) Miller of Ely Iowa; special cousins, John (Linda) Krupps of St. Augustine, Joseph (Gina) Krupps of Galesburg, Dr. Barbara Weaver of Chicago and Carol (Doug) Wilson of Washington; he is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Andrew was preceded in death by his parents; special aunt and uncle, Bill and Dorothy Krupps; and special cousin, Mary R. Krupps.
Andrew was a Costa graduate; he then served in the U.S. Army from 1972-1974 and later graduated from WIU. He worked for the grounds department at Knox College. Andrew enjoyed bicycling, photography and traveling. He was a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church. He was loved by many and will be deeply missed.
Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14, 2015, at Watson-Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg. Rosary will be prayed at 4 p.m. Deacon Michael Crummer will officiate. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Galesburg. Father William T. Miller IC will officiate. A private family burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Memorials can be directed to St. Vincent De Paul. Expressions of sympathy can be left to the family at www.watsonthomas.com.
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Sue Hulett
December 15, 2015
To the family and many friends of Andy -- We are distraught at Knox where Andy was so very well regarded by all and loved by many. Andy was never without a smile, helpful advice, and a cheery hello. He was a man of humble spirit, generosity, integrity, and patient helpfulness. May God bless the family and friends and comfort you as you grieve.
Margie Kain
December 15, 2015
I am deeply saddened to learn of Andy's passing. He always made time to answer my questions about plants and flowers, all with his quiet smile. My heart goes out to his family. He was one of a kind.
December 14, 2015
It is with a sad heart that I write these words of condolence to Andy's family and all of the many, many people who would call Andy a friend. I worked with Andy while I was as a student on the Knox grounds crew in the mid '80s. Every time that I have run into Andy on campus or at a football game, he has called me by name and flashed that signature smile. Such a loss. So many funny stories that will never be told again. All of us from the good-old-days grounds crew will miss you.
Jeff Hennenfent, KNOX '87
John Ketchum
December 14, 2015
I had the pleasure of working with Andy on the grounds crew in 1987-88 while I was a student at Knox. I always enjoyed his wry sense of humor and appreciated his patience and bemusement with my wayward attempts at mowing and weed whacking around the campus. RIP Andy.
Miava Reem
December 14, 2015
To the Pitman Family,
My heart breaks for you as you mourn Andy's loss. He was one of the sweetest, kindest, most un-assuming people that I have ever met and had the pleasure of knowing as a member of the Knox College community. His absence is going to be felt greatly all around this campus.
Andy and I shared the love of plants, pickles, and tomatoes, I don't think that either one of us could get enough of any of those things! I pray that God will wrap His loving arms around you and give you comfort at this difficult time. God must have needed a master gardener in Heaven right now more than we needed him here.........Peace and love.
David and Sue Rayborn
December 13, 2015
Knox College has lost a good employee,he will be missed
Dave and Sue Rayborn
December 13, 2015
Knox College lost one of its best employee's,he will be missed.
Marty White
December 13, 2015
I enjoyed visiting with Andy at Knox. No matter how busy, he was always happy to answer my gardening questions. He was so knowledgeable and a really sweet guy.
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