Andrew N. Kleinhenz

Andy was born February 4, 1930 in Maria Stein, Ohio. He was the youngest of nine children. He lived in Maria Stein until joining the US Air Force. He served 4 years, ending his service in Germany and was discharged as a Staff Sergeant. While in Europe, Andy greatly enjoyed traveling. Upon returning to the US, Andy returned to college and graduated from The Ohio State University in 1959 with a degree in business. While in college he was a member of the OSU Newman Center, where he met Elizabeth “Betty” Bell, whom he married in 1959. This past spring they celebrated 60 years of marriage.

Andy had a long career in retail management. In 1976 he started Pants Makers, a clothing manufacturing business. He operated that business until 2010 and made many good friends with his employees and customers.

Andy enjoyed nature, gardening, travelling, OSU Football, his grandchildren – their accomplishments & sports. He especially liked talking with people. As a father Andy he taught his children and grandchildren the value of hard work, to be kind, the importance of faith, to be loyal to your family and most importantly to spend time with those you love.

Andy will be lovingly remembered by his wife Betty; his children Ann (David) Wennberg, John (Julie), Joe, Jerry (Ann); his grandchildren Ethan, Connor, Katy and Max, his brother Harold (Virginia); numerous nieces, nephews and extended family and dear friends.

Andy was preceded in death by his parents Anthony and Anna (Lochtefeld) Kleinhenz; siblings Joseph Kleinhenz, Paul Kleinhenz, Mary Heitbrink, Walter Kleinhenz, Katherine Broering, Thomas Kleinhenz, Stanley Kleinhenz; in-laws Adeline Kleinhenz, Irene Kleinhenz, Martha Kleinhenz and Lucille Kleinhenz-Heric, Cornelius Heitbrink and Andrew Broering.

The family will receive friends from 4-8 pm on Friday August 16, 2019 at the Tobias Funeral Home, 5471 Far Hills Ave, Dayton, Ohio. Funeral will be at 11 am on Saturday August 17, 2019 at Emmanuel Catholic Church, 149 Franklin Street, Dayton. Burial will be at 1:45 pm on Monday August 19, 2019 at the Dayton National Cemetery, 4400 W Third Street, Dayton.

In lieu of flowers Andy requested donations to his favorite charities: EWTN and the Archdiocese of the Military. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Hospice of Central Ohio and his caregivers from HomeWell Senior Care - all who helped Andy stay with those he loved. Condolences may be sent to www.tobiasfuneralhome.com