Andrew "Andy" Pritchard

Andy was born May 28, 1943, to Jesse and Lola (nee Ottosen) Pritchard in Adams, WI. He graduated Adams-Friendship High School in 1961 and, thereafter, joined the United States Air Force. After the Air Force, he was immediately hired by NASA in its computer program and remained in its employ and its affiliates until his recent retirement. He was the Senior Computer Analyst for Boeing CAPPS, was a member of the Apollo 11 team, and won many awards and recognition over the years.

Andy was a long time member of American Legion Post and the VFW in Cape Canaveral , FL, and the Elks Club in Merritt Island.

Andy was a caring and generous brother and friend and would give you the shirt off his back. He will be deeply missed.

Andy is survived by sisters Renee Suzda, New Lisbon, WI; Yvonne Adrian, Rockledge, FL.; Step Daughter Kali (Joey) Trautman, Cocoa, FL granddaughter, Aubrey Trautman; many nieces and nephews, including Jim (Cindy) Suzda, Jr. and children Alicia and Christopher; Corey (Kim) Suzda and daughter Erica; Kevin (Maggie) Adrian; Van Adrian and children, Joshua, Kayla, Cody and Milana; Cheryl Steen and children Daniel and Vanessa; John Steen; Tammy Fitts and children Brandon and Chad; Dino (Bobbi Jo) Martello and their children, and Donni Martello and children, Samantha and Brady.

Andy was predeceased by his parents, Jesse and Lola, his first wife Margie and son Kevin; his long-time partner, Christie Russell-Butler; sisters Kathryn Penny and Jacqueline Steen, brothers-in-law Jim Suzda, Sr., and Angie Martello.

Heartfelt thanks to Kali Trautman for all the time and very compassionate care she gave to Andy during his illnesses.

Private graveside services will be held at Florida Memorial Gardens in Rockledge, FL at a date to be determined.