Andrews, James Eugene 70, of South Haven, MN passed away 12/6/18. Preceded in death by his parents, Glen and Mabel (Kephart) Andrews. step-parents, Lois and Marvin, sister, Faye Andrews, step-brother, Dennis Sauer, and ex-wife, Lynne. Survived by his son, Ora, daughter, Lecia Heimer, ex-wives, Terry, Cindy and Heidi; brother, Dennis (Linda) Andrews, sister, Ruth (Jerry) Potter; granddaughters, Taylor and Jordan Andrews, Baylee Heimer (Calvin Cummings) who are expecting his 1st great grandchild; grandson, Edward Heimer; Tracy Lee, mother of Taylor and Jordan; Scott Heimer, father of Baylee and Edward. Jim was born 10/9/1948 in Anamosa, IA. and moved to Long Lake, MN in 1956. He volunteered during the Vietnam War. Sgt. Specialist 5, US Army was awarded the Bronze Star Medal of Honor. He was a changed man when he returned home. He married Karen Terese "Terry" Schmitz on August 22, 1971. They had two children. Ora and Lecia. They divorced. Jim married and divorced 3 more times. In 2009, he was finally diagnosed with PTSD. A celebration of his life at United Presbyterian Church 6301 Maple St, Rockford Mn, Sat., Dec. 15th, 3 pm Visitation 1:30-3pm prior. Interment later in N. Madison Pioneers Cemetery. Center Junction, IA.

Published on December 9, 2018


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