Paul Andrews

 

Paul Raymond Andrews, 100, of Lafayette passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024 at IU Health Hospital.

Paul was born April 20, 1924 in Lafayette, IN, to the late James and Grace (Bailey)Andrews. He was 1943 graduate of West Lafayette High School and spent two years studying at Purdue University where he was a member of Delta Tau Delta. Paul was an Industrial Engineer with Rostone retiring in 1983.

On August 28, 1947 he married the love of his life, Leota Rohrman in Lafayette, IN. She preceded him in passing on May 2, 2007.

He was a member of St. Lawerence Catholic Church and enjoyed golfing and all sport related athletic events at Central Catholic.

Surviving are his children: Leslie (Gary) Eaton, Kim Orbik, William (Ann) Andrews, James (Candie) Andrews, and Mark (Ginger) Andrews; 18 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren.

Along with his wife, Leota, he was preceded in passing by his parents; son, Kevin Andrews; three siblings: Kenneth Andrews, James Frank Andrews and Violet Harbaugh; daughter-in-law, Barb Andrews; grandchildren, Matthew Andrews, Nicholas Streit and Kohle Harris; and grandson-in-law, Josh Synesael.

Visitation will be held from 11:30am – 12:30pm Friday, September 6, 2024 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will begin at 12:30pm. Interment will follow at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens. In lieu of usual remembrances, contributions may be directed to Central Catholic Athletics or St. Lawrence Catholic Church.