Andrew, Larry L. "Coach" 1941-2015

ANDREW, WILSON, BURNS

Posted By: Volunteer Transcriber
Date: 10/13/2015 at 18:49:56

Larry L. "Coach" Andrew
Des Moines

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. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/desmoinesregister/obituary.aspx?n=larry-l-andrew-coach&pid=175977634&fhid=11274&eid=sp_ommatch#sthash.hnEjmMEe.dpuf ~ The Des Moines Register, Des Moines, Iowa 5 Oct 2015.