Andrew Harrison Auch

Andrew (Andy) Harrison Auch from Carmel, Indiana, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025, from a brief battle with cancer. He was 57 years old. He was born on June 13, 1967, in Cleveland, Ohio. Andy spent his youth in Deerfield, Illinois; graduating from Deerfield High School in 1985. Andy attended Purdue University from 1985-1989. He was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha (Beta Phi) Fraternity.

Andy was a visionary entrepreneur who built a successful career in the promotional products industry for the last 36 years. Andy was the proud owner and President of Premiere Advertising located in the Broad Ripple area of Indianapolis. Andy started his business in college and grew it into a successful corporation. Andy received many accolades for his achievements and volunteer accomplishments:

● IBJ 40 Under 40; Class of 2001

● IBJ 20 Fastest-Growing Indianapolis-Area Private Companies

● Richard G. Lugar Award Winner

● Indiana University’s Growth 100 Award Winner

● Columbia Club Member; Harrison Society Chairman

● Indiana Society of Chicago (ISOC)

● Tri-State Promotional Professional Association Member (TSPPA)

● John Purdue Club Member

Andy was known for his innovative ideas, determination, loyalty, sense of humor and kindness. As a devoted husband and father he balanced his professional life with an unwavering commitment to his entire family.

He was a devoted cook, grillmaster, artist, drummer, coach, gardener, bird enthusiast, athlete, volunteer, fisherman, comedian, church usher, sports fan, mentor and friend.

Besides his family, what brought Andy the greatest sense of joy was the love of sports. You could often find him volunteering as his sons’ coach through the Carmel Dads’ Club or coaching Broad Ripple High School football. He enjoyed cheering on his beloved Purdue Boilermakers, Duke Blue Devils, Chicago Cubs, New York Yankees and New York Giants. Listening to sports-talk radio and reading the sports section of the newspaper were part of his daily ritual.

His legacy will live on in the groundbreaking work he accomplished and the values he instilled in those who knew him. Andy was dearly loved and he will be greatly missed.

Andy is survived by his wife, Dawn (née Page)Auch; twin sons, Garrett and Nathan Auch; brother, Frederick (Patricia)Auch, Jr.; sisters, Peggy (Steve)Loomis, Randolyn (Jack)Keyes and Reverend Janice (Reverend David)Krause.

He was preceded in death by his father, Frederick Auch, Sr.; mother, Patricia (née Wolfe)Auch; brother, Robert Auch.

A memorial service will be held at 11am on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church: 6050 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN; with visitation prior beginning at 9am.

Donations in Andrew Auch’s memory can be made to Riley Children’s Foundation: rileykids.org or to help support his sons’ college fund: codes K86-20W and G3D-J14 through Ugift529.com