Ronald J. Andrew, age 79 of St. Anna, died peacefully Wednesday afternoon, April 11, 2018 at Willowdale Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, New Holstein.

Ron was born on August 5, 1938 in Johnsburg, son of the late Roman and Marie (Schoenborn) Andrew. He attended Johnsburg Grade School and New Holstein High School. Ron served in the U.S. Army Reserves. On June 6, 1959 he was united in marriage to Marleen I. Schmitz at St. Ann Catholic Church, St Anna. They celebrated 56 years together until Marleen's passing on April 25, 2016. Ron was employed for 45 years with Tecumseh Products, retiring in 2001. He was am active member of St. Ann Catholic Church, assisting as a caretaker of cemetery for many years, as well as volunteering for the St. Anna Fire Department.

He was always willing to lend a helping hand with projects for his family and neighbors. He enjoyed winters snowmobiling, bowling in Men's and Couple Leagues and playing in Skat tournaments.

Ron is survived by his daughter; Tammy Timm (George Brunette) Campbellsport, 5 grandchildren; Nik Newell (Kyla Cangemi), Natasha Timm (Matt Wirtz), Natalee Timm (Adam Meeker), Megan Andrew (Brennan Nieskes) and Tyler Andrew (Sierra Reiman); one great grandson; Adrian Andrew; daughter-in-law: Julie Andrew; one sister: Kathy Evans; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; Pat (Dennis) Wirtz, Kenneth (Barb) Schmitz, Karen Truttschel and James (Phyllis) Schmitz. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

He is preceded in death by his wife; Marlene; son; Michael "Andy" Andrew; parents; Roman & Marie Andrew; a brother-in-law: Al Truttschel and father-in-law & mother-in-law; Sylvester & Ruth Schmitz.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 4:00PM on Monday, April 16, 2018 at St. Ann Catholic Church, (N188 School St., New Holstein). Ron will be laid to rest next to his wife in the church cemetery following the service.

The family will greet relatives and friends at church from 2:00PM until 3:45PM when brief family rites will be held on Monday.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Willowdale Nursing & Rehabilitation Center for the care given to Ron. A special thank you to Calumet County Hospice for their longtime care of Ron, especially Kristin Bushmann.