He died on 17 January 2004 in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, England, UK. Andrew clearly lived a full-hearted life, and I will sorely miss his warmth and kindness. From our early days as freshman until the day Andrew and I walked out of our house at 11 Vine Street after graduation, we ate lunch together almost every day. First at Summerfields and later on the 3rd floor of the Campus Center, usually at the same booth, trying to finish the NY Times crossword puzzle before our afternoon classes. And watching them hold hands that day is a memory that will stay with me! While our paths didnt cross during our campus days, I had the fortune to meet Andrew on my fathers birthday (Jan 17) in 2013 when he came to Beijing for a school trip. Background music is disabled by the web browser. What kind of person would do such a thing? Over the years we would meet for coffee or lunch when he came to NYC. Even knowing Andrew in the capacity that I did, it made sense to me that he would take the day off to spend his anniversary with his wife. He had the most warm and kind spirit. Montano-Shea Funeral Home, New Hartford, Ct has care of the arrangements. Beloved Daddy and Paw Paw, Andrew Edwin Watts Sr., 81, of Denham Springs, passed away on February 23, 2023 from congestive heart disease. He was intense and challenging, and he cared deeply about opening his students thinking to enduring questions and problems. Along with his wife Jacqueline (who taught painting at Wesleyan for many years), he was among the most hospitable, gracious people Ive known. But what you didn't know is how afraid he was aschild of getting lost in the car. That memory will always stick out for me because not only did it help shape the path I took, but it was so kind of Andrew to take the time to talk it through with me. Dear Judy, Sorry to hear of your loss, don't think I ever met her, but I do remember you from Charles DeWolf school in the late 50s. Andrew was very encouraging and understanding. We welcome comments from readers, but reserve the right not to publish certain comments, such as those that are anonymous or appear to be spam. Before Id ever had the opportunity to know him as a friend and colleague, sharing jokes, sarcasm, and smiles with him, I knew him as the father to Reese and Marco. You can contact the owner of the tree to get more information. The second, devastatingly unexpected loss was my colleague and friend Andrew Stuerzel, Wesleyan Class of 2005, who passed away after a medical emergency on April 17th. He was a true advocate for all that is right and shined love on those around him constantly. The residential address for Andrew is 40 Romano Driv, Dumont, NJ 07628-2021. And the time that I bought the world's heaviest tube TV on Craigslist in a 6th floor walkup of NYC and he helped move it down and into my new apartment without hesitation. And I'll never forget when he showed up at a work event, gleeful with New Dad glow, and proudly told us all about Reese's recent delivery. It seemed like every time I passed him chatting with a colleague Id overhear him saying my daughter or my son or my wife, and his affectionate words put a smile on my face. In memory of Andrew - loving son, brother, husband, father, and friend. He is someone I have always looked up to, as he always shared his wisdom and advice with me about what life had in store for me when I grew up. Than come back to ForeverMissed and reload this page. I loved working with Andrew and seeing him around the office, but watching him with his family--his jovial energy and presence with them--thats the happy visual Ill choose to recall to remember him. Actually I personally don't know Andrew. Once I tried to give the fudge recipe to his mother which didn't go over well, as it would not be the same if it came from someone else. Not long after graduating from Wesleyan (and traveling in Asia), Andrew joined our Office of Admission. I am lucky enough to know one of her granddaughters (Erika Wera) and the light that Erika brings with her daily is a testament to the famil Dear Jackie and family. Andy Stuerzel is on Facebook. By. Mobile number (201) 832-1727 . His always brought his enormous warmth, huge smile and enthusiasm to every meeting. Share. We will miss him greatly. I will always remember the way he described his family. Andrews major was East Asian Studies and, following graduation, he completed Stanford Universitys advanced Japanese Language Program. Andrew was always one of my favorite cousins to see. He. There was something pure, simple, and genuine about the love they shared for one another, and it was always apparent. Family and friends have created a Gofundme pagein his honor. Subscribe Who knows what it could be," Mike said. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. He always remembered little details about our lives and made us feel welcomed back into the Wes community. They supported each other's dreams and goals from NJ to Japan to Middletown and built an incredible life together filled with support and love that most can only dream about. Send a message to the administrator of this memorial. He was also an opponent of both the naive and the authoritarian forms of whats called progressive thinking. Andrew was a big upperclassman and saved me in that class. Andrew was 37. A day after Victors burial, I received the shocking news that Andrew Stuerzel 05 had collapsed and passed away during a visit to Middletown. Andrew was 37. My colleagues and I, Chinese Fulbright Alumni, heard about the sad news today. He was a coach's dream! He was always welcome in our home. The second-to-last time we talked, he told me he and his family were moving right around the corner from where I used to live in Somerville, and I told him what a pleasant, family-friendly neighborhood it is and about my favorite taco place on Broadway, picturing him taking his kids there for lunch. And since I am still the Aunt, I get to carry this in my heart forever, because that is where he is now. She was a registered Occupational Therapist and worked at the 2nd Service Command Convalescence Hospital at Wyaphauk, NY during WWII. Please take a moment to share your experience with this service and ideas for improvement! In the last couple of years, I always met up with Andrew whenever he travels to Asia, he is an icon representing Wesleyan in Asia and the center-point person of connecting with the Wesleyan Asian alumni communities. His easy smile and authentic exuberance made him a cherished colleague to so many of us. Great friend, teammate, and most of all person you will be missed Andrew RIP, Andrew with Bob Weir from the Grateful Dead. My deepest condolences to Andrew's family and loved ones. The first is simple: I was at my office at Wesleyan, watching out of the window as Adriana and Andrew (they were colleagues of mine at the time) walked around the campus holding hands. It brings me great sadness that we'll never have another one of those moments again, where he'd be able to give me answers to some of life's toughest questions. This database contains family trees submitted to Ancestry by users who have indicated that their tree can be viewed by all Ancestry subscribers. He was a student of the German-Jewish philosopher Leo Strauss, and he remained dedicated to what Victor called the zetetic dimension of Strausss thought. Andrew and I met the day we arrived at Wesleyan because we lived in the same dorm. He will be sorely missed by many. Recently, Tate revealed he was on the first stage of a 3-step plan. Not long after graduating from Wesleyan (and traveling in Asia), Andrew joined our Office of Admission. In the last couple of years, I always met up with Andrew whenever he travels to Asia, he is an icon representing Wesleyan in Asia and the center-point person of connecting with the Wesleyan Asian alumni communities. And the time that I bought the world's heaviest tube TV on Craigslist in a 6th floor walkup of NYC and he helped move it down and into my new apartment without hesitation. Members of his family tweet about his news. Work. There are so many losses these days, and they are even harder to bear in our isolation from one another and our traditional rituals of mourning. He will be sorely missed by many. Andrew's loyalty to Adriana and the kids -- and to Wesleyan -- was endless. My husband and I worked with Andrew at Wesleyan admissions when we were students (I remember he was a tough last interview! Such a nice guy with sunshine! He was so proud of Reese and Marco and so happy to be their father. It was always obvious how much love he had for his family. This database contains family trees submitted to Ancestry by users who have indicated that their tree can only be viewed by Ancestry members to whom they have granted permission to see their tree.These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. No credit card required. Andrew was one of the first Wesleyan people I've met, when he visited Seoul. William Andrew Stuerzel passed away on 1993 in Orrstown, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA. Andrew Stuerzel Director, International Principal & Major Gifts, Boston Children's Hospital Trust United States 431 followers 430 connections Join to connect Boston Children's Hospital Wesleyan. However, I'm thankful for all the time we had together and all the wisdom he was able to share with me within his life. Andrew served on our board, participated in our fundraising events and various committees. We were very sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. A memorable encounter was actually me overhearing a conversation he was having with a teacher or other parent at pick-up. He connected instantly with doctors, patient families, and, of course, the other members of the Trust team. Andrew has been a treasured friend for many years. Log in, Institute for Economic Development Programs and Centers, When The Lights Go Down I Like The Way You Move, Ipl 2012 Kkr Vs Mi -- Match 65 Highlights, Manchester, Ct Hotels With Jacuzzi In-room. Also known as: Mr Andrew J Stuerzel, A Stuerzel, Andrew Stuerzel. It was on April 6. Notice I said am and not was. We enjoyed many a meal together (and suffered together with food poisoning) as we sang the praises of alma mater in order to raise support for its programs. He was so personable, friendly and always positive. I studied ancient philosophy, political philosophy and, most memorably, Hegel with Victor from 1976-1978. I could talk to him for hours about all the things that made Japan amazing. , Andrew and I got to know each other when he began covering Asia for Wesleyan and I was in charge of the Freeman Scholarship here in Taiwan. Beautiful soul is and will be shining for ever! My deepest condolences to his family and community. Search for yourself and well build your family tree together. Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). It has been many years since we have seen or spoken but the memories of your mother and father working in their absolute enormous impeccable vegetable garden in Old Tappan will never leave me. Andrew was very encouraging and understanding. We cherished his company and I will long remember looking out over Santa Monica Bay from our rustic tree house, sharing a wee dram with him after a long day. Andrew was 37. We welcome comments from readers, but reserve the right not to publish certain comments, such as those that are anonymous or appear to be spam. He was enormously helpful as a colleague, and he established deep and lasting friendships with alumni and parents of Wes students all over the world. Jacqueline Kern Stuerzel Jacqueline Kern Stuerzel, 91, formerly of Old Tappan, NJ, Bland, Va., Orrstown, Pa and Valley Cottage, NY, died Monday, Jan. 4, 2016 in New Hartford, CT, peacefully at her daughter Amanda's home. A warmth that you couldnt help but feel. Every year for his birthday and Christmas, I made him fudge and a cookie pie. Andrew was tough, smart, a leader, but most of all he was an outstanding young man, who I will miss greatly. The only way I can find any peace in Andrew's physical absence in Marco and Reese's lives moving forward is knowing that he will always live and breathe in and through them; their attachment is, and was, undeniable, and that means everything to a child, even if completelyand unexplainably, physically cut short; he was the loving Dad anyone would dream of and I pray his steadfastness and belief in his children's worth and individuality will live with them forever. He totally adored his wife -- his college sweetheart! He was so enamored with his daughter already and so, so proud of Adriana and how she was already an amazing mother. Reach out, take care of one another, and take care of yourselves. Andrew was a big upperclassman and saved me in that class. We talked about the donation from Fulbright fellows in China to Boston Childrens Hospital for the combat of the COVID-19. The other person was jokingly saying to Andrew that he was going to have trouble in a decade as a parent with all the boyfriends Reese was going to attract/bring home. An ease and peace would cross Marco's face at the sight of his fully focused and engaged father; even when Marco would protest the next step in the pick-up routine or extracurricular schedule! We did not know each other well, and didn't stay in touch after college, but I was heartbroken to hear that he has passed. I was so excited, and also frustrated at myself that I had known them both a whole year and hadnt thought to introduce them! Background music is disabled by the web browser. Andrew Stuerzel's birthday is 12/23/1982 and is 39 years old. Even after I left Wesleyan, Andrew has always remained in my memory as a kind, smart, and passionate person who is dedicated to his loving family. Andrew's loyalty to Adriana and the kids -- and to Wesleyan -- was endless. Andrew Stuerzel (born 1959) from Dumont, New Jersey and is registered with the Republican Party. He had that about him. He was always trying to make people smile but when it came down to it, he'd do anything to help out a friend and exhibited a level of understanding and patience that is rare to come by. I studied ancient philosophy, political philosophy and, most memorably, Hegel with Victor from 1976-1978. I have a few Andrew memories that stand out in my mind. I'm a fellow Wesleyan graduate, class of 2007. Who new he would become a world traveler. "This person who did this was a cold-blooded killer and is going to wind up killing someone else," he said. The family wishes to acknowledge the loving care given by her caregiver, Felicia Adjei, from Companions and Homemakers. Everyone that met him, or was lucky enough to call him a friend, knew what a great guy he was. I will always be his Aunt Janet from another planet as his father reminds me of affectionately. There was the time when I adopted two bunnies that we thought were both male, that shortly had 5 baby bunnies as soon as they moved into our shared laundry room, and ran around pooping everywhere. Jacqueline has requested donations in her memory be made to the American Cancer Society of Rockland County, NY. Family and friends have created a Gofundme pagein his honor. He connected instantly with doctors, patient families, and, of course, the other members of the Trust team. There are so many losses these days, and they are even harder to bear in our isolation from one another and our traditional rituals of mourning. Amanda, Andy, sisters,and family-- My sincere condolences on your mom's passing. At 9:00 p.m., Philadelphia Police Officers responded to the 7100 block of Ardleigh Street and found Andrew suffering from gunshot wounds throughout his body. Subscribe to get notified about new additions to this memorial. I didn't know Andrew very well, but he was always so friendly in organizing our class reunion calls and I thought he was a cheerful, energetic face to represent Wesleyan. They supported each other's dreams and goals from NJ to Japan to Middletown and built an incredible life together filled with support and love that most can only dream about. He married Joye Butler in 1968. Every time I saw him, which was fewer and more far between as we've grown up, it always felt like no time passed at all. Location. Andy, sorry for your loss We extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Once I tried to give the fudge recipe to his mother which didn't go over well, as it would not be the same if it came from someone else. He was a talented and industrious honors math student and a young man with a warm, generous and caring personality. They built their home in Payson, and raised their five children. Current address. 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