Andrew Matteus Dallman

Born April 5, 1978

Died May 22, 2026

Ps 32:5 “Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, ‘I will confess my transgressions to the Lord’ - and you forgave the guilt of my sin.”

Ps 37: 23-24 “If the Lord delights in a man’s way, he makes his steps firm; though he stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand.”

Andrew was survived by his golden retriever Kona, work team from the Marriott, mother, father, brother, sister, brother-in-law and two nieces. Andrew was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, lived half of his life in San Diego, CA and half in Seattle, WA until moving to the east coast where most of his family relocated. The last three years he resided in a little beach town Sunset Beach, NC. He and Kona spent hours walking and running on the beach. It was his happy place.

Growing up, he was always smarter, taller, faster and better looking than most. If you asked him to jump, he’d say, “How high?”. If you watched him prepare for pre-season soccer training, he was insane. You would think he was superhuman how he ran and jumped. His soccer shot was impeccable. He was a natural athlete and brilliant in academics. Off the field, he led teams at Microsoft and the Marriott, among other companies over the years. His degrees included a bachelors in economics, an MBA from Seattle U, and a certificate in leadership from Gonzaga U where he focused on servant leadership. Nothing he did on or in the field fell short of “perfect."

He never traveled abroad; he didn’t care to. He once said the only reason he’d want to go to Europe would be for a food tour. He loved food and to cook; to make everything just right.

He loved entertainment. He was the only person we know who was still an avid fan of WWE, World Wrestling Entertainment and 80’s heavy metal. He has probably watched almost every modern movie made and I can’t count the number of concerts or sporting events he attended. But remember, you can only go if you have good seats, center stage or midfield, as close as possible. I’m sure he was looking forward to watching the World Cup in North America this year. Luckily we already went to the World Cup in 1994 when the USA played Columbia at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. So I think his bucket list was checked. Chargers, Ravens, Lakers, NCAA March Madness and USA soccer.

When you talk with his friends and family, they’ll tell you how much he loved to laugh and play. He was a big kid, or as his friend Mike put it, “a human Golden Retriever” who just wants to be loved and have fun. Andrew loved his family. He carried so much on his shoulders that was not necessary, but that’s how he loved. And even when things were tough for him, he would call on birthdays and anniversaries. He was generous. He gave his time and money away. A young salesperson years ago told me how Andrew paid his rent for him when he couldn’t. He had a heart for the homeless and volunteered at the shelter in downtown San Diego. He did not judge others but cared for them deeply.

In recent months, he texted with me about real world situations. He didn’t like the evil in the news. I told him we can only trust in Jesus and ask for the Holy Spirit to give wisdom and discernment. He agreed. He’d say, “yeah I know.” And this was new. Ten years ago he would not have accepted this. But in the last 6 months, he accepted it. I think he knew the end was near.

I know he would have loved to continue to live, to show us how he found peace living in Sunset Beach, NC. He would have loved to see his nieces grow up. Oh how they loved him and his dog Kona. Andrew wanted to see my parents’ health improve and our brother Adam find peace.

Andrew saw the world so uniquely. He understood so much and yet was so silly. He had the humor of a five year old and the intelligence of an old man. He was a gentle old soul and loved well. His best friend Mike said, “he had a heart of gold.”

Jer 17: 7,8 “But Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the streams; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.”

The family request any condolences or cards be sent to 1961 Newark Road Lincoln University, Pa. 19352. In lie of flowers the family request memorial contributions may be made to a special savings account that will be set up for Audrey Hoy's care whom is Andrew's niece with down syndrome.

Local arrangements in the care of White Funeral and Cremation Service, Shallotte Chapel.

Funeral services will be in the care of Grieco Funeral Home in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.