He is survived by his devoted wife, Carrie, and their three children: Matthew, Emily, and William. He also leaves behind his loving parents, Tony and Laura Valenta; his brothers, Joe (Brianna) and Kevin (Liz); his in-laws, Bill and Cathy Graves, Carrie’s siblings Jimmy, Robert, Nick, Katelyn, Allie and Nikita; and many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends who loved him dearly.
Andrew—known to many as Drew—was born in Kansas City and raised in St. Louis. He graduated from Creighton University in 2003 with a degree in Accounting, where he also met the love of his life, Carrie. A dedicated professional, Drew became a Certified Public Accountant during his time at RSM.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Drew was deeply passionate about family, coaching, and endurance sports. He spent over two decades coaching youth soccer and lacrosse and was instrumental in founding the Omaha chapter of the Sting Soccer Club. A dedicated athlete, Drew competed in numerous marathons and Ironman competitions, always striving to push his limits and inspire others.
Drew will be remembered for his generous heart, unwavering dedication to others, and the quiet strength with which he lived his life. His legacy lives on in the countless lives he touched—as a mentor, teammate, coach, and friend.
A Visitation will occur on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 5:00 PM with a Rosary starting at 7:00 PM at Kahler Dolce Mortuary, 441 North Washington Street, Papillion, Nebraska.
A Funeral Service will occur Friday, June 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM at St. John's Parish Catholic Church, 2500 California Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska.
Memorial contributions will be used to create a scholarship for the Sting Soccer Club.
