After graduating from college, Andrew served in the military for 20 years as a Lieutenant Colonel. Andrew was a devout catholic and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Andrew was a devoted father and husband to his family.
Andrew was preceded in death by his mother Kathleen Mikla and his father Andrew E. Mikla.
He is survived by his wife, Susan Mikla; son, Andrew Mikla and his wife Connie; grandchildren, Luke and Corbin Butler; daughter, Tricia Bird; and grandchildren, Emily and Madeline Bird.
A Committal Service with Military Honors will be 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, Texas.