Gerald married CLEVELAND, Susan Bernice [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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January 18, 2014 Edward W. Andrees Anonymous The Tonawanda News The Tonawanda News Sat Jan 18, 2014, 02:40 PM EST TOWN OF WHEATFIELD — Edward W. Andrees, age 93, of the Town of Wheatfield, January 16, 2014 in Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. Edward was born in North Tonawanda on December 28, 1920. He was the son of the late William and Florence (nee Heschke) Andrees. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the European theatre. He was the owner and operator of Gold Star Associates, Inc. and was a former employee of the Wurlitzer Co., the Metropolitan Life Ins. Co. He was a longtime member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, serving as an usher and member of the Church Council. He was a member and past president of the Rescue Fire Co., a former member of the Adams Fire Co. and was a member of American Legion, Wheatfield Post #1451. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, fishing, vacationing with his family, traveling in his motorhome and dancing. He also enjoyed horse racing, playing cards, watching the Buffalo Bills and Sabres. His favorite thing was having a Manhattan for Happy Hour with family and friends. He was the husband of the late Arlene Ellen (nee Freck) Andrees for 63 years. Beloved father of Gerald (Susan) Andrees of Danbury, CT, Ellyn Andrees-Broeker of North Tonawanda and the late Duane Andrees. Grandfather of Karen (James) Dietz and Kevin Andrees of Connecticut, Roger (Linda) Broeker of Grand Island, and Lynelle Broeker of North Tonawanda. Great-grandfather of Max Edward Broeker, Aria Lynn and Karman Rose Dietz. Brother of William (late Dolores) Andrees, and Virginia (Richard) Lemke. Uncle of several nieces and nephews. Son-in-law of the late Clarence and Rose (Dexheimer) Freck. Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home, Inc., 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd. in North Tonawanda on Monday from 4-8 PM. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday at 10:30 AM from St. Paul Lutheran Church, 453 Old Falls Blvd., North Tonawanda. The Rev. Ernest Green will officiate. Interment in St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church or the charity of one's choice. Visit frettholdfuneralhome.com for guest register available.

Edward + FRECK, Arlene Ellen. Arlene (daughter of FRECK, Clarence Augusut Wilhelm and DEXHEIMER, Rose) was born on 27 Mar 1922 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 22 Sep 2006 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The Buffalo News - December 18, 1999
William C. Andrees, 100, a retired employee of the Wurlitzer Co. and a charter member of the Adams Fire Company and the Volunteer Fireman's Benevolent Association, died Friday (Dec. 17, 1999) in the Niagara Lutheran Home in Buffalo after a brief illness.
He was born in Wheatfield, where he worked on his parents' farm and attended St. John Lutheran School.
For 42 years, he worked at the former Wurlitzer Co. in North Tonawanda as a lumber handler and as an assistant supervisor. He retired in 1965.
Andrees was a lifelong member of St. John Lutheran Church and a member of the Wheatfield Senior Citizens.
His wife, the former Florence M. Heschke, died in 1985.
Survivors include two sons, Edward W. of North Tonawanda and William A.; a daughter, VA Lemke of North Tonawanda; 14 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in St. John Lutheran Church, Ward Road and Niagara Falls Boulevard. Burial will be in St. John Lutheran Cemetery.

William married HESCHKE, Florence Freda on 27 Jun 1920 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Florence (daughter of HESCHKE, William and KOPP, Christine) was born on 6 Sep 1902 in Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY; died on 15 Oct 1985 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 6/29/1985

Mr. and Mrs. William C Andrees
of Wheatfield celebrated their 65th
wedding anniversary Thursday
Mr. Andrees and the former
Florence Heschke were married
June 27,1920, at St John's Lutheran
Church, Ward Road. Wheatfield, by
the Rev. J. Walter Thiemecke They
are still members of the church and
are the longest married couple in the
congregation.
They have three children, Edward
(Arlene), William (Dolores) and
Mrs. Richard (Virginia) Lemke, all
residing in Wheatfield. They have 13
grandchildren and 13 greatgrandchildren.
Mr Andrees was employed by the
Wurlitzer Company for 40 years
retiring in 1967. They are charter
members of Adams Fire Company
and Ladies Auxiliary.
Mr Andrees enjoys working in his
garden and taking care of their
home.

Clarence married DEXHEIMER, Rose on 17 Jun 1920 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]