- Date Of Birth: January 17, 1958
- Date Of Death: July 18, 2020
- State: Michigan
Andrew “Andy” Joseph OsikaAndy passed away Saturday, July 18, doing what he loved to do, driving down the road on his tractor between the farm fields where he grew up. Andrew was born January 17, 1958 in Flint, MI, to Stephen and Verna (Bennett) Osika. He graduated from Corunna High School, class of ‘77’. On April 11, 1981 He married Teresa Nietling in Chesaning and they were married 39 years. He was a member of St. Joseph Parish in was born into a family that had farmed for generations. He was a farmer and proud of it. He had worked for General motors retiring after 30 years and lastly for Glaser-Dawes as a truck driver, but farming was his first love and he was happy to tell anyone he met. He had a voice that always let you know when he was nearby and a very firm handshake when he greeted you. He had a generous heart, was a hard worker and was always happy to help others, especially farming friends when his farming was finished. He liked camping, cooking or baking his ‘famous cake’. He loved spending time with family and friends but above all he cherished the time spent with his grandson and was looking forward to meeting his new granddaughter. Those left to mourn him include his loving wife and children, Teresa, children Andy (AJ) of Lennon and daughter Jessica (fiancée Joshua Barnes) of Nevada, grandchildren Tyson and granddaughter Mia. Brothers and sisters: Steven (Carla) Osika, Joseph (Cindy) Osika, Bernadette (Pat Baird) Osika, John (Julie) Osika and Laura (John) Clymer. Mother-in-law: Angeline Nietling. Brothers and sisters In-laws: Mary (Greg) Easley, Thomas (Kellene) Nietling, Ronald (Mary Jo) Nietling and Randall (Amy) Nietling, many other loving relatives and friends, special friend, Chris Brant and his fur buddy, Rocky. He is now with the beloved deceased members of his family, parents, Stephen and Verna Osika, brother, Michael and father-n-law, Roger Nietling.
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