Andrew James Offerman

Born in Earlville, Iowa on December 23, 1934
Departed on August 9, 2010. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Memorial

Andrew J. Offerman, 75, of Cedar Rapids, died August 9, 2010 after a long battle with cancer. Friends may visit the family from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM on Thursday, August 12, 2010 at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. Inurnment will be held at a later date.

Survivors include his daughters Teri (Doug) Routledge of Logan, UT, Sheri Williams of Cedar Rapids, and his son Chris Offerman (Diane Gilbertson) of Hiawatha; 8 grandchildren, Michael (Amber) Mercil, Maggie Mercil, James Mercil, of Cedar Rapids, Avery Offerman, Andrew Offerman and Brad Gilbertson of Hiawatha, Sara Cahoon, Samantha Williams, of Salt Lake City, UT; and 4 great-grandchildren, Hannah Martin, Madison Mercil, Katelyn Mercil and Logan Cahoon. He was born the sixth of seven children, and is survived by four brothers and sisters.

Andy was born December 23, 1934, the son of Matilda and Edward Offerman, in Earlville, Iowa. He was united in marriage to Penny Peck, which later ended in divorce. Andy joined the US Army and spent 18 months in Korea as a radio operator.
He worked for LeFebure Corporation where he retired.

He enjoyed fishing, his cabin, square dancing, and his family. Always one to “tinker” with mechanical things, there wasn’t much he couldn’t fix himself. He really enjoyed mowing the grass. Andy got to spend his retirement just the way he wanted, he often commented that he was busier now then when he worked full time.

The family would like to extend a very special Thank You to the wonderful staff of the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House, who gave dad exceptional compassion and care.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.

Family Gathering