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Larry Andrew
1941 - 2015
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- Coach Larry Andrew, 74, passed away September 30,
2015 in West Des Moines. A celebration of life will be held at 6 p.m.
Saturday,
October 3rd at the Dowling Catholic High School commons area. A private
family burial will take place at Iowa Veterans Cemetery.
Coach was born August 8, 1941 in Waterloo, IA to Bill and Norma Andrew. He
was a graduate of Waterloo West High School where he
played for the baseball and football teams. Coach joined the Marine Corps
where he was on the All-Star football team. He went to
Northwestern College in Orange City, IA where he was an All-American
football player. Coach spent his life teaching and coaching
football at several high schools and also at Buena Vista and Drake
Universities where he coached his son, Wes. He enjoyed the I-Cubs,
cheering for the Chicago Bears, and spending time with the grandkids.
Coach is survived by his wife of 52 years, June; three children, Wes
(Beth) Andrew of Newton, Christie (Tom) Wilson of Des Moines, and Jenny
(Jason) Burns of Monroe; six grandchildren; and two brothers. He was
preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family for future
designation.
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source: Des Moines Register.com, metro Edition, 1 Oct 2015, page
10A, column 2
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