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Saint Paul, Minnesota

Andrew WHALEN Obituary

Name: Memorial Gathering for Andrew WHALEN
Start: 2017-03-31T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-04-01T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Cremation Society of Minnesota (First Memorial Funeral Chapel) - Saint Paul

(formerly Duane Andrew Butwinick) Passed away on March 27, 2017. A man of many talents. Artist. Martial Arts Practitioner. Warrior. Marine. Chef. Father. Philosopher. Kind Hearted Pacifist. Those who knew Andrew only as a young man would be astounded by his transformation throughout life. Young Andrew had a passion for combat and self defense. When he became a father he started down the path of tenderness and compassion. His love for his children Maeve and Colin changed the world for him and they meant the world to him. At the time of his death Andrew was known to all his peers as a kind and loving person. When Andrew said he loved you, you could feel the words and love radiating from his big heart. And if you were lucky, he made you dinner. Andrew is survived by his son Colin Ash Whalen and daughter Maeve Louise Whalen; mother Linda Butwinick and stepfather Paul Lindquist; father Steve Butwinick; brother Jeffrey Duda Butwinick and sister-in-law Jennifer Duda Butwinick; sisters Lainie Butwinick Kelley, Mandy Strenke Weiss and Heidi Strenke. He was a well loved uncle to Rowan Serrano, Vivian Kelley, Delilah Kelly, Avital Duda Butwinick. There are many aunts and uncles and cousins who were all loved by Andrew. To Andrew's many friends he was "Drew". To George Niece & Peter Duerr, he was your "Brother by another Mother". A memorial gathering will be held on Friday March 31st, 2017 from 5PM to 7PM, MN Cremation Society, 1979 Old Hudson Rd., St. Paul, MN 55119.

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Published by Pioneer Press on Mar. 31, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Andrew WHALEN

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16 Entries

Shannon VanHouten

March 25, 2021

Hey Duane. I thought I saw you the other day. Then I remembered that I couldn't have... I haven't seen you since we were children, but some of my most cherished memories are with you. I'll never forget you, cousin.

Shannon Rolf VanHouten

March 25, 2020

Dear cousin - unfortunately, as adults we were never able to connect. a few phone calls and Facebook. I'm sad about that. As children, you were my best friend, my partner in crime. I think of you often and miss you dearly.

Lainie Kelley

September 12, 2017

I love and miss you every day my dear brother. Please take care of my baby girl (Rowan) in heaven. Until we meet again. Much love to you, the best big brother EVER!!

Pauline ONeill

April 12, 2017

Dear Andrew,
Everyone misses you sooooo much, you were alwys one in a million, happy, a wonderful father, awsome nephew,you were taken from us way to soon. Rest In Peace baby.

Love Aunt Pauline.

Shannon VanHouten

April 11, 2017

I just learned of the loss of my dear cousin. We were very close as children. Time drifted us a part. I can't believe you are gone...

Shannon (Rolf) VanHouten

Layla A

April 3, 2017

Andrew,
You've been lost so soon and have left many aching hearts missing you. May your beautiful spirit be relishing in the aroma of a decadent Keema or on hunt for the best mushrooms for a gourmet stew- somewhere over the rainbow...

You are missed but never forgotten...

Rest In Power,
Layla

Debi Healy

April 2, 2017

I am so sorry for the loss of your son, brother, uncle. Linda, Laini, and Rowan my prayers are out there for all of you during this sad and trying time.

Pauline ONeill

April 2, 2017

Andrew was my sweet loving warm kind & loveable nephew, when I was at his mother's house, Andrew would come over to help Linda with a meal, when he walked in the door, I'd walk up to him & say..."I LOVE YOU SO MUCH", & he'd say to me..."I LOVE YOU MORE"...
Here's something else Andrew & I would say to each other..."I'd say to him..."YOU'RE MY FAVORITE NEPHEW...& he'd say..."YOU'RE MY FAVORITE AUNT"...
I'll truely miss Andrew, he was & always will be a very special man in my life, it wasn't until the memorial on Friday, but I fineally had to accept the
fact that Andrew was really gone, & I've been crying ever since.
REST IN PIECE ANDREW...WE ALL LOVE YOU, WE ALL MISS YOU VERY MUCH...

Love Always...
Aunt Pauline O'Neill

Jarica Blomberg

March 31, 2017

I know his sister. I just wanna say I'm so sorry.

Tracy Crane

March 31, 2017

My heart is saddened by this news. I knew him well in high school and will always remember him fondly.

Tracy Hogan Crane

Rina Balsimo

March 31, 2017

Lainie, Linda, Paul, Steve, Vivian, Delilah, Rowan, and all of Andrew's loved ones... My heart goes out to you all. Lainie always talked so highly of her big bro, so I know how dear he was to her. I'm so very sorry for your family's devastating loss. I'll be keeping all of you in my prayers ♡

March 31, 2017

rest in peace, you were a beautiful boy and well loved

Lainie Kelley

March 31, 2017

My sweet brother. I will miss you more than anyone could ever imagine. Please visit me in my dreams for I cannot imagine living this life without you. I love you big brother.

lynn

March 31, 2017

My deepest condolences...I remember Andrew as Duane an adorable blonde haired little boy who was a regular playmate of my children, Deb and Jen Gordon...Jay and Lainie came later. My heart goes out to Linda and all of the Butwinicks for this premature and most sorrowful loss. "Only when you drink from the river of silence shall you indeed sing". K.Gibran. Much love, Lynn Gordon

Laurence Weiss

March 31, 2017

Andrew(Drew), Bro, Friend, Brother in law. I am glad to have had the honour of being able to have called you by all of these names. You have filled my life with gladness, and love like no other. I will forever miss you and your way of lighting up the room when you where near. I will miss our conversations about life and family, and just anything about cooking. You will forever be missed. Love you Bro.

Sally Brady

March 31, 2017

I was one of the lucky people to have many of Andrew fabulous meals and he would make the best homemade ice cream. He was a very caring man and will be missed. My deepest sympathy to the family

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