Vincent C. "Shorty", age 85, resident of Harrison, Ohio passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2014.
He was born February 6, 1929 to Peter & Ella (nee Woerst) Andres, and was one of twelve children. Shortly after graduation, he began working at CG & E as an operator and retired after nearly 40 years. On July 14, 1950, Vincent married Betty Lou Smith and they had 4 children; Vincent, David, Dennis & Julie. Vincent served our country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was one of the founding members of the St. Leon American Legion Post 464, was a past commander, and has been a charter member for 61 years. Vincent was also a member of the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Parish for many years. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.
Those surviving who will honor Shorty's memory include loving sons: Vincent (Barb), David, & Dennis; cherished grandsons: Tom, Doug, Eric & Alex Andres; beloved sister: Mary Schott; devoted sisters-in-law: Nettie Andres, Bernita Andres, Shirley Andres, Charol Andres, Dorothy Hinssen, Annalee Cole, Janet Crum and brother & sister-in-law: Katie (Carl) Schaefer.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife: Betty Lou (née Smith) Andres; daughter: Julie; siblings: Richard (Viola), Ruth (Warren) Walker, Paul (Nora), Wilbur (Frances), Ella Florence (Red) McGlothin, Edmund William, Leo, Edgar, Victor, and Joseph Andres; and brothers-in-law: Jim Hinssen, Russ Cole, & Bill Crum.
Visitation will be Saturday, August 9, 2014 from 9AM until the time of Mass at 11AM at St. John the Baptist Church, 509 Harrison Ave., Harrison, OH 45030.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Children's Hospital or St. Leon American Legion Post 464 c/o the funeral home.
Visitation
AUG 9. 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EDT)
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
509 Harrison Ave.
Harrison, OH, 45030
Mass of Christian Burial
AUG 9. 11:00 AM (EDT)
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
509 Harrison Ave.
Harrison, OH, 45030
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