Andy was destined for a career in the service industry, starting out as a newspaper delivery boy for the Ames Daily Tribune in his hometown of Ames, Iowa. During his service with the Tribune, he was awarded the Outstanding Newspaper Boy Award in 1956, which later gained recognition by Dwight D. Eisenhower and which also earned him a brief appearance on the Perry Como Show. After high school, Andy attended Iowa State University, earning a B.A. with a concentration in Industrial Administration, as well as an officer commission into the United States Army.
Andy served 27 years with distinction in the Army, including service in Vietnam as a young artillery officer for the 1st Calvary Division, numerous artillery unit commands across the United States, artillery battalion level commands in Europe during the Cold War era, and completion of a master's degree program in the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, PA. Andy's Army travels afforded him the opportunity to meet Ann, while Ann was teaching elementary school in the Department of Defense Dependents school system in Europe. Ann supported Andy throughout his military career. His service in the Army concluded after serving as a staff officer to the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the Pentagon.
After retiring from the Army, Andy began his second career at Leidos (formerly SAIC), and he continued working there for the next 28 years. During the latter years, and up until his health condition took priority, Andy worked as a lead consultant on many military proposals, at the frequent request of the client. His family often asked when he planned to retire, and his consistent and resounding answer was "never!" He held true to his word and was often seen checking and responding to emails on his good days.
In Andy's free time, he and Ann took many road trips up the coast of the northern states in the fall to enjoy fresh seafood, the ambience of coastal towns, the changing leaves and cool weather, remembering their European travels along the way. Andy continuously kept up with all things historical and current, which shined through as he excelled at political conversation, witty banter and comedic satire. Through all things big and small, he remained composed and stoic about everything.
Andy is predeceased by his wife of 54 years, Ann, mother Lenore Fossel, and his aunt and uncle Phyllis and Virgil Newhouse.
Andy and Ann's final remains will be inurned at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date in 2021.
Andy served 27 years with distinction in the Army, including service in Vietnam as a young artillery officer for the 1st Calvary Division, numerous artillery unit commands across the United States, artillery battalion level commands in Europe during the Cold War era, and completion of a master's degree program in the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, PA. Andy's Army travels afforded him the opportunity to meet Ann, while Ann was teaching elementary school in the Department of Defense Dependents school system in Europe. Ann supported Andy throughout his military career. His service in the Army concluded after serving as a staff officer to the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the Pentagon.
After retiring from the Army, Andy began his second career at Leidos (formerly SAIC), and he continued working there for the next 28 years. During the latter years, and up until his health condition took priority, Andy worked as a lead consultant on many military proposals, at the frequent request of the client. His family often asked when he planned to retire, and his consistent and resounding answer was "never!" He held true to his word and was often seen checking and responding to emails on his good days.
In Andy's free time, he and Ann took many road trips up the coast of the northern states in the fall to enjoy fresh seafood, the ambience of coastal towns, the changing leaves and cool weather, remembering their European travels along the way. Andy continuously kept up with all things historical and current, which shined through as he excelled at political conversation, witty banter and comedic satire. Through all things big and small, he remained composed and stoic about everything.
Andy is predeceased by his wife of 54 years, Ann, mother Lenore Fossel, and his aunt and uncle Phyllis and Virgil Newhouse.
Andy and Ann's final remains will be inurned at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date in 2021.
Andy was destined for a career in the service industry, starting out as a newspaper delivery boy for the Ames Daily Tribune in his hometown of Ames, Iowa. During his service with the Tribune, he was awarded the Outstanding Newspaper Boy Award in 1956, which later gained recognition by Dwight D. Eisenhower and which also earned him a brief appearance on the Perry Como Show. After high school, Andy attended Iowa State University, earning a B.A. with a concentration in Industrial Administration, as well as an officer commission into the United States Army.
Andy served 27 years with distinction in the Army, including service in Vietnam as a young artillery officer for the 1st Calvary Division, numerous artillery unit commands across the United States, artillery battalion level commands in Europe during the Cold War era, and completion of a master's degree program in the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, PA. Andy's Army travels afforded him the opportunity to meet Ann, while Ann was teaching elementary school in the Department of Defense Dependents school system in Europe. Ann supported Andy throughout his military career. His service in the Army concluded after serving as a staff officer to the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the Pentagon.
After retiring from the Army, Andy began his second career at Leidos (formerly SAIC), and he continued working there for the next 28 years. During the latter years, and up until his health condition took priority, Andy worked as a lead consultant on many military proposals, at the frequent request of the client. His family often asked when he planned to retire, and his consistent and resounding answer was "never!" He held true to his word and was often seen checking and responding to emails on his good days.
In Andy's free time, he and Ann took many road trips up the coast of the northern states in the fall to enjoy fresh seafood, the ambience of coastal towns, the changing leaves and cool weather, remembering their European travels along the way. Andy continuously kept up with all things historical and current, which shined through as he excelled at political conversation, witty banter and comedic satire. Through all things big and small, he remained composed and stoic about everything.
Andy is predeceased by his wife of 54 years, Ann, mother Lenore Fossel, and his aunt and uncle Phyllis and Virgil Newhouse.
Andy and Ann's final remains will be inurned at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date in 2021.
Andy served 27 years with distinction in the Army, including service in Vietnam as a young artillery officer for the 1st Calvary Division, numerous artillery unit commands across the United States, artillery battalion level commands in Europe during the Cold War era, and completion of a master's degree program in the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, PA. Andy's Army travels afforded him the opportunity to meet Ann, while Ann was teaching elementary school in the Department of Defense Dependents school system in Europe. Ann supported Andy throughout his military career. His service in the Army concluded after serving as a staff officer to the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the Pentagon.
After retiring from the Army, Andy began his second career at Leidos (formerly SAIC), and he continued working there for the next 28 years. During the latter years, and up until his health condition took priority, Andy worked as a lead consultant on many military proposals, at the frequent request of the client. His family often asked when he planned to retire, and his consistent and resounding answer was "never!" He held true to his word and was often seen checking and responding to emails on his good days.
In Andy's free time, he and Ann took many road trips up the coast of the northern states in the fall to enjoy fresh seafood, the ambience of coastal towns, the changing leaves and cool weather, remembering their European travels along the way. Andy continuously kept up with all things historical and current, which shined through as he excelled at political conversation, witty banter and comedic satire. Through all things big and small, he remained composed and stoic about everything.
Andy is predeceased by his wife of 54 years, Ann, mother Lenore Fossel, and his aunt and uncle Phyllis and Virgil Newhouse.
Andy and Ann's final remains will be inurned at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date in 2021.
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