Andrew (Andy) J. Uhing
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Andrew (Andy) J. Uhing, age 67 of Hartington, Nebraska died Saturday, July 2, 2011 at the Bohemian Bed & Breakfast in New Ulm, MN due to a fire at that facility.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, July 11, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Fordyce, NE with the Rev. David Fulton officiating. Burial of his ashes will be in the St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Fordyce with military graveside rites by the Wynot American Legion. Visitation will be on Sunday at the church in Fordyce from 4-8:00 p.m. with a vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue on Monday with family one hour prior to services at the church on Monday. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home in Hartington.

Andrew Joseph Uhing was born on March 29, 1944 in Bow Valley, NE to Joseph and Ida (Thoene) Uhing. He attended elementary school in Bow Valley before going to the Catholic Seminary in Wisconsin from 1958-1959. Andy then worked for Backus Trucking and then for Jensen Trucking from 1962-1963. He married Sandra Marie Bonertz on September 2, 1967 in St. James, NE. Andy began driving a school bus for the area schools in 1971 until the present, amassing 40 years of bus driving. Andy did apprentice upholstery work with Mrs. Hintz from Belden. He then began his own upholstery business in 1975.

Andy enjoyed hunting and fishing, playing cards, dancing with Sandy, and playing his guitar. He especially loved to spend time with his family and grandchildren.

Andy is survived by his wife Sandy of Hartington; six children and their spouses, Tammie and Neil Pedersen of Hartington; Brenda Uhing of Norfolk, NE; Bill and Christa Uhing of Staplehurst, NE; Jim Uhing of Norfolk, NE; Tina and Richie Monteith of Yankton, SD; Shelly and Clint Pinkelman of Hartington; 19 grandchildren; 1 great grandson; six brothers and sisters, Rita and Stanley Varilek of Tabor, SD, Margaret and Charlie Bares of Tyndall, SD, Irene and Leo Kocmich of Dante, SD, Jerome and Alice Uhing of Bow Valley, NE, Francis and Gail Uhing of Wynot, NE, Rosemary and Dave Folkers of Bow Valley, NE.

Andy was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Lenny Uhing; sister Mary Ann Uhing; stepmother Ann Redeker Uhing; one niece and one nephew.

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We are so saddened by Andy's passing. God must have had lots of projects he needed someone to oversee, and he knew Andy was the perfect fit for the job. Again, our deepest sympathies as Andy had touched many lives in his time on earth and will be sorely missed.

Laura & Jay Zimmerman


I was very saddened to hear of his passing, many thoughts and prayers to the family.

Heather Eskens


My thoughts and prayers are with the family, I am very sorry to hear of such a tragic loss. I remember when I was little and me and Michelle would hang out and Andy was always very pleasent.

Jackie, Lily, Cora and Kami Lammers


May you be wrapped in blessings and peace as you celebrate a life who touched so many.

Aaron Mlnarik


May each and every one of you know and experience the peace and comfort that only Jesus Christ can give.

Emery and Roberta Hoesing and family


Our thoughts and prayers are with you Sandy and your entire family. I will miss seeing Andy everyday when I walk my kindergartners to the busses. He always had a smile and a hello. He was such a wonderful person.

Nancee and Roman Sudbeck


Sandy and family, so sorry to learn you were in the New Ulm fire , we heard it on tv tonite and I said to Molly wasn't Sandy Bonertz husband named Andy? Our prayers are with you

Charleen Becker


My heart aches for you and my prayers go out to you Sandy, your family and friends; I will keep you all in my thoughts as you take those baby steps in moving forward from this tragedy and loss of your loved one. I am a life time resident of New Ulm and know the McCrea family and understand what your are currently suffering through. Take care and may those sweat memories of life you made together help you find comfort in the days, years ahead. Hugs.

Julie K


Sandy, I am so sad to hear this. How terrible for you all. My best memory of you all was the time you came to Wyoming & we met you on the mountain. It makes me smile every time I think of that time. I was very glad to have met you both.

Sincerest sympathy, Vickey Vornhagen Burkhardt


My thoughts and prayers have been for the families affected by this tragedy, esp. you guys. My heart aches for you as anyone who knows Andy will miss him deeply, a character that's for sure... with an unforgetable smile. I can only imagine his smile when he entered through those pearly gates and then watching the skies light up for the 4th of July. He is with God in heaven. He is an angel we can all be thankful for, keeping gentle watch over us.

Tim and Jodi Salvatori


Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Andy always had a big smile and a big hello whenever I'd see him. While you'll all miss your husband, father, and grandfather, Heaven just received a great guy and he's watching over you all.

Kelly and Lisa Kneifl


Sandy & Family- We want you to know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers-Andy was a wonderful man. May your memories keep you strong during this difficult time!

Heather & Sid Kneifl Family


Sandy, and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Donna "Eskens" Fyfe


Sandy & family, You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Andy's smile will be missed by many. God must have needed another carpenter in heaven!

Mary (Guy) Middleton


Sandy, my heart just aches for you and your family any time I can help just call. Love you all so much.

Ardyth and Tim Rohan


Andy always had a smile and positive attitude. Whenever I saw Andy in town, he always had time to visit and inquire about our family. Andy will be missed. Your family is in our prayers.

Kim Hively


Sandy and family, my heart and prayers go out to you. I worked with Sandy at Dales for many years. My greatest memory of Sandy and Andy was the unconditional love for each other and everytime I saw them together they were still like newlyweds. So sorry i cant make it down to the funeral home, but want you to know how deeply sorry i am and God has his plans and needed Andy to help him. My girls still remember coming over to pick rhubarb. Take care and let the wonderful memories keep you strong.

Debbie Suhr


Sandy and family, We are very sad and will miss Andy, but were glad to know that Marie was able to help give Andy a longer life here on earth, and were especially glad that we were given the chance to get 2 know the wonderful man he was. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. God Bless!

Mark & Cindy Neuhalfen


We want to express our sincere sympathy to all of your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Daryle and Linda Milbrath


You are all in our thoughts and prayers duing this very difficult time. Andy always had a smile on his face when he greeted people. He will be missed my many.

Cathy Jansen and Family


Our thoughts are prayers are with you and your family. Bob drove a school bus as a sub and had always good things to say about Andy. He never came in the court house that he didn't stop and say "how are you today ladies?" He was a good guy and will be missed by all.

Bob & Joyce Gentrup


We have many great memories of Andy! He was such a good man.

He was fun, he had a contagious laugh...and he was sincere through and through. A true example of a gentleman! Our deep sadness to the many loved ones left behind, most especially his soul mate, Sandy.

Dick & Judy Stratman


The kids and my prayers are with your family. Our's is not to question why but to trust that God has a plan. Andy's smile always brightened a room and we have all be very blessed to have him touch each of our hearts. Love and Prayers! Teresa Kubal (Joey, Mathias, and Auna


Tammie and family-so sorry to hear about your Dad. He was such a great man and I am so thankful I knew him. No matter how bad of a day I had whenever I got on the bus he had a smile and always made me laugh. He was a wonderful light in this world. Big hugs to all your family; you are in our thoughts and prayers today.

Kalah Dixon Tooley

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