John Thomas Dockery

Rest in Pease Andy.....We grew up together from 1st grade on, living 3 houses apart, albeit on the other side of the tracks. Your mother was very kind to me and special. Several times she bandaged me up, and put my thumb back together after I sliced it  in two.  We were chopping willow branches to make bows to shoot. Soon after your Dad rescued me from your mile long chase, thru the apts and around the blocks, while you were very upset that I tossed the discus past your best marker, and you got upset enough to grab a 2x4 and really wanted to beat me with that. Then it was on to the pole vault thing my Dad built, as we struggled with a big bamboo pole that soon splintered and broke, I think we cleared 5 ft. I spent an enjoyable time with your sister at one of the reunions, as we reminised about our growing up in our early years. You were back living at your moms at the time. Your intelect and educational accomplishments was very admired by me. You won that race hands down. I'm happy things went peacefully for you.  You deserve all the peace God has to offer. Eternal.

Respectfully.

John (Johann) Dockery

Mary Steinmiller (Betten)

Andy was always a nice guy.  We all grew up in the Russian bottoms, and we were blessed.  The folks who went to Park, Everett and LHS had great experiences and have been life-long friends.  It is always a sad day when another classmate dies..especially one you remember with such fondness.  

Paul Henry Rudolph

The last time I saw Andy was at a reunion, the latest one I think>  Anyway we were not real close friends but we got along well, were on reserve football together.  Anyway, we talked a bit at the reunion and he asked me if I remembered the song I loved so well.  It was by Frank Ifield, "I remember you".  A beautifull son, very sentimental.  For some reason, always reminded me of it whenever I saw him.  We always had a good time together whenever we had a chance in high school and I am very sorry to hear of his passing.  Well Andy, I do remember you!  Rest in Piece, my old friend.  Paul Rudolph

Gary Wright

Another one of the good guys who will be missed at all future reunions. His smiling face will always be there in our memories of him. He was fun to be around and that smile was infectious. God bless you, old friend.

Billy Medina

All of us Medina kids went to Park, Everett, and Lincoln High like so many from the Russisan bottoms. Andy was in our Mrs. Nielsen's sixth grade class. I liked Andy as a friend and a really nice guy. A good person. I too, am saddened to hear about his passing. Always a hoot at the class reuions. 

Anna Temmers (Ilvess-Barber)

So sorry to hear of Andy's passing.  He was a good guy and a fellow Latvian.  My most vivid memory of Andy is of him chasing me with a Cicada in his hand ... oh how I hated those things!!!  Of course he thought it was hilarious!!!  I'm pretty sure that was at Muni Pool.  Peace to you Andy 

James Norman Atkins

I am sadded to hear of Andy's passing.... Like others in our class I lived in the Russian Bottoms and went to Park, Everett and Lincoln High with Andy. I wasn't close like some but always enjoyed talking to him and being in his company. He did remember me when we did get together.  Here is a 6th Grade photo from Park School I have in my collection... See how many you remember or yourself from back in the day..R.I.P Andy....

Louis A. Schwartzkopf

I remember Andy from Mrs. Buckner's German class.  He was a smart guy, a good friend, and a gentle soul.  I enjoyed talking with him.  He was always cheerful and upbeat.  Rest in peace, dear friend.

David M. Geier

Andy and I joked about the fact that we had been friends for more than half a century. I reminded him about the ways our families had become intertwined -- when he, his sister, mother and step-father first came to Lincoln they lived in a house owned by my aunt and uncle; then they moved to another house just down the street from another aunt and uncle where step-father Krist did a lot of renovation work., When our daughter spent a year at UNL she took a class in Russian language taught by Andy's mom. Andy encountered my mother many times at Frieden Lutheran church. And he stood in the bridal party when Sherrie and I were married in 1969 -- charmed my future mother-in-law who never forgot him.

We had many pleasant lunches at out of the way places. He was fluent in several languages, could recite poetry and literature from memory, enjoyed reminiscing about the old days, and most of all just liked to talk. Puns were one of his favorites but he could make up jokes about most any subject.

During covid the sound of a voice on the phone was so much more meaningful than an email or text message. I guess those random phone calls, talking about nothing much in particular, are what I will miss the most.

Sue Gentry

Memories of Andy during LHS days through last time I saw him at one of our reunionions are the same:  kind, courteous, sort of shy, and humble fellow classmate.  You'll be missed, Andy --- but not forgotten.