Andrew “Andy” John Matthew Paul Schirpke

Bev and family. I want to express my sincere condolences to all of you. My fondest memories of Andy was his love of baseball and the Milwaukee Brewers. I'll never forget the time he got tickets for us to a game and took us to the old County Stadium as our guide. He was a kind gentle soul that enriched the lives of everyone he encountered on his journey on this earth. I'm confident he's with the Lord, the Angels, and his family that went before him smiling as he always did. Much love to you all as you mourn his loss and celebrate all the gifts he bestowed upon you as Husband, Father, and Grandfather.

From The Roider Family, To Aunt Bev, Cousins: Jon, Jay, Jeri, Julie, Jack and All other Cousins of the Schirpke Family: Our sincere condolences to The Schirpke Family at this time. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you All! As our mother said "My brother Andrew, was a wonderful man"! However, she spoke of him as her "Baby Brother" many times. Many blessings to All of You in the days ahead. Michael, Richard, Patricia, and Ryan Roider .

May fond memories of your love one bring you comfort during this difficult time in your life. Look back on all the good memories you were able to have and smile at the fact that you were able to share these with him. My heart and prayer go out to your family. Jehovah God longs to bring back those who are in his memory and to see them live again. The Bible calls God "the source of life" at Psalm 36:9.

When you’re young you have posters of athletes and superheroes, or you want to be a fireman or an astronaut, but my hero was my grandpa, he really was. He taught me what it meant to be a man, to do things with respect and honor and lift those up around you. I watched as he treated my grandma like they were married just yesterday, giving compliments and holding the door, dancing with her in the kitchen. I listened to his stories about lying about his age just so he could serve his country, or playing basketball against the Harlem Globetrotters (at 5’ nothing), and it was always something positive. Even when he turned 90, if you asked him how is was, his response was always “better than ever.” Always uplifting, and for family and friends, we were blessed. His positivity was just contagious. I would joke with him about his smile wrinkles, that some day, from almost 100 years of being happy I could have the same. Everywhere we went, people knew him and he always made an effort to say hello and see how they were doing. I love you so much Grandpa. I missed you by one hour and wish I could have told you everything you meant to me.

I cannot thank you enough for everything you've given us all. You are my father, mentor and friend, you exemplify the phrase God, Family and Country. Faithful and prayerful starting at a young age, helping with countless masses every weekend. Husband, Father, Son, Grandpa, Uncle and Brother, always putting family before everything else, including yourself. Proud of your service as a Peacekeeper in Germany, then keeping the trooper oath you made throughout your entire life. I understand better now how such a great man was shaped and I would be satisfied with a fraction of your qualities. The church created your moral compass and the Constabulary reinforced it by accepting only those men with the utmost integrity. Papa, you will forever be my favorite Superhero, I miss you so much already.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.