Andy was my neighbor and would always greet me when I would walk my dog by his and Kim's house.  I knew him when he worked at the City of Ontario, where I worked also. I will miss seeing him jogging or walking the dogs by my house.  Rest In Peace

In addition to being a valuable member of San Bernardino County government in recent times, Andy was also a poet, musician, and very good friend for those lucky enough to know him personally.

He once built a house out of a barn by referencing a book.

He had creative literary genius.

We’d be sitting with him in Walter’s Coffee shot (70’s to mid 80’s) when an idea for a song would seize upon him.

Down went his glass of beer, out came a paper napkin, off came a fountain pen cap, out came a poem with guitar bar cords.

Later, with an operatic deep voice, joined by percussive guitar playing, a song was born.

I’ll never forget the day after he met Kim.

The man was totally smitten.

Andy, you were bigger than life.

I’m stunned, shocked; had hoped for at least one last beer for old times.

Godspeed, my old friend.

Andy Wingert did justice, loved kindness, and walked humbly with his God.  His world has lost a champion.

I worked with Andy at the City of Ontario starting over 20 years ago - we established a friendship that has lasted until his passing.

He was uniquely brilliant and creative in developing approaches to community preservation - I shall miss him deeply.

I had the great good fortune to have worked with Andy both in Ontario and the County of San Bernardino.  He was one of the brightest and most analytical people with whom I ever worked.  He also had a terrific, though very dry, sense of humor and wit.

Andy cared deeply about the communities in which he worked. Always exploring new and extremely creative ways to improve the quality of life within them.

Some people spend their lives taking what they can from it.  Others giving everything they can to it and those whom they touch.  Andy was the latter.  He brought enthusiasm and joy to every situation, lifting up all around him and making everything better.

A truly wonderful man, the best of humankind, who will be sorely missed.

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8 enero, 1958 – 14 octubre, 2020

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