Andrew "Andy" Hackethal passed into eternal life on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at Boone Hospital Center in

Columbia, Missouri following a brief illness.

A Life Celebration for Andy will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at the Friendship Church in Centralia, MO.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday July 31, 2020 at the Friendship Church in Centralia, MO.

To those attending the visitation or the service we ask that you maintain social distancing, be aware that capacity and seating may be limited. We will follow all guidelines.

Andy was born on April 5, 1955 in Alton, IL. to Peter L. Hackethal and Margery A. (Boschert) Hackethal.

Growing up in Alton, Andy enjoyed playing baseball, being involved in Indians Guides with his dad, boy

scouts, in which he earned the honor of Eagle Scout, and many family vacations to the Ozarks which

included plenty of fishing and water skiing. He attended Alton High School where he was involved in the

Commercial Arts Club and was the Art and Layout Director his senior year for the Tattler, his high school

yearbook.

In 1977, Andy earned his bachelor's degree in Art Education from Western Illinois University and worked

as a graphic design artist most of his life with various businesses including the Illinois State Police.

Andy's greatest passion was his family. In 2004, he married Juli Mechlin at the Pawnee United Methodist

Church in Pawnee, IL. Together they shared a love of family with their 4 kids, many friends, camping,

fishing, sports and music. He was a coach, referee and even a blocking partner for football. He was

anything that his kids needed. He attended many soccer, softball and football games, cross-country and

track meets, band concerts and anything else his family was involved in. Andy also shared his love of the

outdoors. He went on camping trips, trout fishing at Montauk State Park which was his favorite and

water sports such as water skiing, kayaking and canoeing.

Andy had a love for music and art. He enjoyed painting with watercolors. Some of his favorite paintings

were of his favorite memories such as his dad's sled. Since Andy was a graphic design artist, he was able

to design his daughters' wedding invitations and guest books and his son's high school graduation

announcement and first album cover. Andy learned to play guitar and piano when he was younger and

continued to play in a band with his friends during his school years and played bass in his church bands

in Pawnee and Centralia. Along with his wife and son, Andy was able to help younger musicians in the

church bands find their own passion for playing whatever instrument they chose. There were many jam

sessions at church and in his home. There was always music playing somewhere in the house from any

decade or genre.

Andy is survived by his mother Margery of Alton, IL and his wife Juli of Centralia, MO. He is also survived

by his children Erin Wuestenberg (husband Jeff) of Greeley CO, Kelli Stone (husband Paul) of Erie CO, Laci

Milner and Jeff Milner both of Centralia MO.,and his grandchildren Hannah and Emma Wuestenberg..

Also surviving are his three sisters Diana Schoenherr (husband James) of Petersburg, IL , Elaine Meyer

(husband Dale) of Ashland, IL and Margaret Williams (husband Kris)of Edwardsville, IL. along with 7

nephews and 6 nieces.

Andy was preceded in death by his father Peter and his beloved Aunt Lucy Boschert who was also his

godmother.

"The song is ended but the melody lingers on" - Irving Berlin