Andrew Truslow

Andrew F. Truslow, age 88, of Necedah, Wisconsin died Thursday, June 19, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

Memorial services will be 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 19^th, 2014 at Veteran’s Memorial Hall in Necedah. Interment will be at the Quantico National Cemetery, Quantico, Virginia.

Andy was born July 16, 1925 in Brooke, Virginia to Andrew and Ethel (Frazier) Truslow.  He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the Navy. Andy married Catherine “Kay” Huemmer on January 2, 1946 in Pensacola, Florida.  They made their home in Chicago, IL where he owned and operated Andy’s Lounge & Restaurant for over 30 years.  Andy also worked in construction as a crane operator.  In the 80’s and 90’s, Andy worked for the city of Chicago Department of Streets and Sewers for 15 years.  Andy and Kay moved to Necedah in January of 1995.  He worked for Necedah Township until he retired at the age of eighty.

Andy enjoyed socializing, visiting with neighbors.  Andy kept himself busy by helping neighbors, taking care of his animals, and spending time with his family.

Andy was a member International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 150, and a member of the American Legion.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed in Andrew’s memory to VFW Post 10231, Necedah, WI 54646.

Andrew was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Ethel Truslow; son, Jimmy; brother, James; and sister, Ruby.

Survivors:

Wife: Kay Truslow of Necedah
Brother: George (Hilde)Truslow of Stafford, VA and Sun City, FL
Sister: Bertha Meredith of Elkington, MD
Five children: Andrew “Punky” Truslow, Shirlene (Travis), Terrie (Lupi), Kimberly (Warady) and Cathy (Wyka)
13 Grandchildren; and many Great-Grandchildren
Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.