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Walter Andela Obituary
Andela
WEST WINFIELD
Walter Andela, age 78, husband of Dorothy (Hoekstra), went to be with his Lord Thursday, April 16, 2015, with family surrounding him. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; children, Nicholas(Arlene), Andrew(Linda), Kenneth(Diane), Beverly(Steve), Joanne, John(Paula) and Mike(Heidi); 20 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; a brother, Richard(Judy); a brother-in-law, Woody; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; and siblings, Andrew, Peter, Louis, Agnes, Trina, Gertrude and Jane. Calling hours will be in the Richfield Springs Bible Church, on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Funeral service will follow in the church at 12:30p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the MS Fight Club (Multiple Sclerosis), c/o Arlene Andela, 473 Cty Hwy 23, West Winfield, NY 13491, or the Bassett Cancer Institute, 1 Atwell Rd, Cooperstown, NY 13326. Arrangements are with J. Seaton McGrath Funeral Home, Richfield Springs.
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Kimberly
April 25, 2015
What I will remember always -Mr. Andela on Christmas Eve - a hug and a big smile
Cast all your cares on HIM for He cares for you.--
david crossman
April 18, 2015
Sorry for your loss.
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