Koontz, Andrew F. 1908-1983

KOONTZ, LARSON, SAWVELL, WALTERS, BECKER

Posted By: Connie Ellis (email)
Date: 3/20/2013 at 21:11:29

Source: Funeral card from Martin Funeral Home
Contributor: Connie Ellis (Not related)

Andrew F. Koontz was the son of Andrew A. Koontz and Rosena Larson. Andy was born October 11, 1908 in Paint Creek Township, Allamakee County, Iowa and died October 26, 1983 in Waukon, Iowa. His funeral service was held on Saturday, October 29, 1983 from the Martin Funeral Home. Rev. Richard King officiated. Following the services, interment was at the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Rossville, Iowa.

Andrew Koontz lived in Allamakee County all of his life as a farm hand for various farmers. On March 19, 1951, he married Mamie Estelle (Sawvell) Walters in Iowa City, Iowa. Mamie was born July 27, 1893 near Watson, Iowa and died March 12, 1981 at Waukon, Iowa.

Andrew did not have any children. He was survived by a step-son, Harold Vinton Walters.

Note: Andrew did have two sisters, who did not live in the area at the time of their father's death. Lucille Koontz and Mrs. Herbert Becker both lived in Minnesota. It is not known if they were still alive at the time of Andy's death.