Andrew Ettleman, age 89 years, of Jefferson City, died Saturday, July 19th, 2008 at the Autumn Meadows Nursing Center in Linn, MO.
Andrew was born November 19th, 1918 in Downs, IA, the son of John A. & Lucy E. Briley Ettleman, both deceased. He was married on August 14th, 1943 to Mildred Snow, who survives of the home.
Andrew lived in Northwest Missouri and Southwest Iowa most of his life, retiring to Ivy Bend at the Lake of the Ozarks in 1986. Andrew was a member of the 128th Field Artillery Unit stationed in Albany, which was one of the first units mobilized for active duty in November, 1940.
Andrew and Robert L. (Bud) Bentley, his lifelong friend, went into partnership together in 1954 and called themselves "The Country Boys." They owned and operated several lumber companies, concrete plants, and a grain elevator, specializing in the manufacturing of portable farm buildings and also constructing over 200 custom residential houses in Southwest Iowa and Northwest Missouri.
Andrew donated countless hours and resources to better each community he lived in. Notable was a teen center he built in Bedford called "The Purple Palace." He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans and numerous civic organizations throughout his lifetime.
Andrew loved to read, watch TV, go to movies, and, along with his wife Mildred, collected antique firearms and Indian relics. When asked what the most important thing in life was, he said, "That’s simple -- love." Andrew showed his love for country, family, friends, and community on a daily basis throughout his life.
He will be sadly missed but greatly loved and remembered by his wife, Mildred; one son, R. Kelly Ettleman of Palm Springs, CA; two daughters, Mary Gentry of Shreveport, LA, and Donna Jones and her husband Mick of Jefferson City; three grandchildren, Shane Jones of Jefferson City and Hollie and Andrew Gentry of Shreveport, LA; three great-grandchildren, Austin, Zachary, and Cooper Jones of Jefferson City. Andrew was preceded in death by two sons, Rogers Lynn Ettleman and Rodney Lewis Ettleman and one grandson, Andrew Joshua Jones.
Funeral services were conducted at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008 in the Freeman Chapel, the Reverend David Avery officiating. Graveside services with military honors were conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 24th, 2008 at the Grandview Cemetery in Albany. Visitation was from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Wednesday. Those desiring can make memorial contributions to the Rivercity Habitat for Humanity in Jefferson City.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Freeman Mortuary. Anyone wishing to send a card may write to Mildred Ettleman, Autumn Meadows #413, Linn, MO, 65051.
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