Paul Andres

Paul J. "Paulie" Andres, 91, Floyds Knobs, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2013. Paul served proudly in the United States Army during World War II and retired from Hoosier Panel after 36 years of employment. He was a lifelong member of St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church, Paul was formerly active in the Floyds Knobs Community Club and the Providence High School Booster Club. He loved working in the fields, taking pictures of family and friends, sharing stories and was hard to beat at Euchre. Above all, Paul found contentment in his deep, lifelong devotion to family and faith.

Paul was born on June 24, 1921 to the late Joseph M. and Bertha L. (Receveur). He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen T. (Engle) and son, Stephen; brothers, Anthony, Ambrose, and Carl Andres; and sisters, Irma Bodenstadt, Martha & Alma Striegel, and Gladys Koetter.

He is survived by sons, Ron (Cindy), John (Janis), Mike (Denice), David (Jan), and Chuck (Sarah); daughters, Rosie Donner (Allen), Kathy Martin (Jim) and Donna Swartz (Vic); grandchildren, Stephanie Andres Rogers (Matt); Leslie Andres Mills; Matthew Andres(Carrie Beth); Amy Donner Lorenz (Chris); Darcy Donner Williams (Sterling); Jessica Donner; Andrea Martin Cooley (Gary); Emily Martin (David Adkins); Stephanie Kirk Colin (Shawn); Erica Kirk McBride (Woody); Kyle Andres (Ruth); Daniel, Lindsey and Kelly Andres; Anthony, Peter and Will Andres; Zachary and Jacob Swartz.

He was also blessed to have 15 great-grandchildren Jay, Alex, Evan, Griffin, Jackson, Addison, Mya, Tristan, Thatcher, Thea, Oliver, Liam, Alex, Laynee and Seamus. Paul also leaves behind beloved brothers/sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, and dear friends.

Visitation will be 12 to 8 PM Sunday, May 12, 2013 at Newcomer Funeral Home (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany) and on Monday after 9AM. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 AM on Monday at St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Chapel (5719 St. Mary's Road, Floyds Knobs, Indiana) with burial and military honors to follow in the church cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Providence Jr. – Sr. High School or St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church.