Larry Eldon Andrews

Larry Eldon Andrews, 71 of Gaylord, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at Otsego Memorial Hospital. Born in West Branch on August 4, 1944, Larry was the son of Stanley and Frances (Barrett) Andrews.

He was a graduate of West Branch High School and also attended Michigan State University. Larry served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. A longtime resident of West Branch, Larry had lived in Gaylord the last 15 years. He retired from Pepsi-Cola and had worked at Home Depot in Gaylord.

Larry was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in West Branch and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was also a past president of West Branch Little League and enjoyed watching baseball and spending time in his workshop. He had a passion for spending time with his grandchildren and time at his cabin in Canada.

Larry married Sandra Schaefer in December, 1967. She preceded him in death in 2003. Surviving are his sons, Chris (Michele) Andrews of Elmira and Chad (Terri Gifford) Andrews of Grayling; grandchildren, Gage, Kate, Coy and Mandy Lee Andrews and Ella Gifford; sisters, Sally Ludeking of Iowa and Nancy Bentley of Florida.

The family will remember him privately with a family memorial gathering later. Those who wish are asked to consider memorial contributions to the charity of their choice. Arrangements are by Gaylord Community Funeral Home & Cremation Service. Please share your memories and personal messages with the family at www.gaylordfuneralhome.com