Senior Master Sgt. Paul E. Andrews

SM SGT Paul E. Andrews, 82, of Ossian, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, January 13, 2016. He was born on May 20, 1933 in Toledo, OH to the late Lowell and Lucille (French) Andrews. He served as an air traffic controller in the United States Air Force. He served in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He retired after 26 years of honorable service to our country. He won the Air Traffic Controller of the Year Award from August 15, 1973 thru August 31, 1974. After retirement, he worked at Bluffton H.S. and First Missionary Church. He enjoyed cross word puzzles, camping, traveling, bowling, and golfing. Surviving family including his loving wife of 60 years, Elizabeth Andrews; children, Gregory (Rhonda) Andrews, Pamela (Tom) Ruble, Suzette (Dean) Grote, Rebecca (Jeff) Ruble, Thomas (Tammy) Andrews; 14 grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren. Besides his parents, he was preceded in passing by his brother, Leroy Andrews; and sister, Gretchen Steward. Funeral service will be 11:00 am on Monday, January 18, 2016 at First Presbyterian Church, Ossian, 123 S. Jefferson St., Ossian with visitation one hour prior. Visitation will also be from 1-4 and 6-8 pm on Sunday, January 17, 2016 at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Funeral Home, 120 West Mill St., Ossian. Burial will be in Horeb Cemetery. Memorials may be made to American Alzheimer’s Association, Family Life Care, or First Presbyterian Church, Ossian.