Andrew Walkowiak, age 63, of Coon Rapids died September 3, 2021 at home. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 15th at Strike Life Tributes in Isanti. A time for visiting will be held one hour prior to the service. The service will be live streamed and available for 75 days.
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Andrew Thomas Walkowiak was born December 9, 1957 in Duluth, Minnesota to Kenneth and Betty (Peters) Walkowiak. He graduated from Blaine High School in 1976, the first year the new high school was open. He worked as a machinist for a variety of manufacturers. He met Sheila (Johnson) at the bowling alley in Cambridge and they were married in 2014. They made their home in Coon Rapids. Andy loved helping others and was a caring and giving person. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially taking care of his yard.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Sheila; step-children, Chris Flanagan, and Kelly (Jim) Critser; two step-grandchildren, Marie and Lily; brother, Michael (Gayle) Walkowiak; brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws, Scott (Laurie) Johnson, and Allan (Karen) Johnson; and by other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.
My deepest condolences to you Sheila and your family. There was so much more living, talking, sharing, bowling, holding hands, loving that you and Andy were planning in the years ahead.
“I miss you today
I will miss you tomorrow
Tears in my eyes
And a heart full of sorrow
I hold on to the memories
Of the great times we had
I grieve for what I lost
But am grateful for what I had”
Hugs, Cathy Jo Strand
Andy, You were my best friend and comrade. Until these past few days I never realized what an enormous role you played in my life. I cannot imagine my childhood without you. I’m having a very difficult time reconciling a world without you in it. Sometimes you reach out to touch and you are touched instead.
My memories of you will burn bright. Eternally.
You were my friend, my brother and I shall never forget you.
Love, Jon