James L. "Hippi Jim" Andrews

James Lee "Hippie Jim" Andrews, 60 of 45-½ 8th St. Fond du Lac, WI died Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at St. Agnes Hospital. He was born on October 26, 1948 in Grand Rapids, MI, the son of Robert and Beatrice Osenga Andrews. He married Deborah C. Bindert on August 21, 1971 in Waupaca, WI. Dodge Correctional Institute in Waupun, WI employed him. He enjoyed rock music played on conga drums and attending Grateful Dead concerts. Survivors include: his wife, Deborah C. Andrews, Fond du Lac; two daughters, Deanne Andrews, (partner, Frank Cordova) Fond du Lac, Heather (Christin) Bennett, California; five grandchildren; Rose, Jacob, and Samuel Barber, Bailey and Riley Bennett; one brother, Steven (Jacque) Andrews, Holman, WI; one sister, Suzanne (Jeffrey) Harteau, North Fond du Lac, WI; one niece, Carolyn Andrews; two nephews, Nicholas and Michael Harteau; father and mother- in- law, Clarence "Dutch" and Shirley Bindert of Fond du Lac, WI; one sister-in-law, Karen (Kim) Suhs, Fond du Lac, WI. His parents preceded him in death.



The family will receive friends from 3 PM to 5:30 PM on Friday, February 13, 2009 at Uecker-Witt Funeral Home. The memorial service will be held at 5:30 PM on Friday at the funeral home. Cremation has taken place. Memorials donations are appreciated in Jim's name. Uecker-Witt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Additional information and guest book may be found at www.ueckerwitt.com.