Andrew Jon Schreiber

Andrew Jon Schreiber, 56, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 9, at the place he loved most in Sayner, Wisconsin.  Andy spent the week at “The Lodge” which he and his brothers, cousins, nephews and best friends built.  It was Andy’s “heaven on earth”, a place he called home. We are happy and thankful he spent his last days there doing what he loved and surrounded by those he loved.

The simplest pleasures in life brought Andy great joy. He was an avid fisherman and sportsman. Countless hours were spent in the Northwoods with his brothers and friends. He not only caught the most fish but cooked up a fish fry second to none.

Andy had many talents and skills. Our brother was very much a craftsman, taking after his dad, Ernie. He was skilled in wood carving, carpentry, stonework, designing, and so much more. He was always willing to lend a helping hand whenever he was asked. Andy enjoyed working with his hands and creating beautiful and meaningful wood carvings.  A proud accomplishment is a six-foot carving of a fish, which hangs proudly over the entrance to “The Lodge”.

Andrew worked many years at Advanced Concrete. He was employed at Michels Pipeline as a heavy equipment operator at the time of his death. He had been working in Iowa and traveled home every weekend with his friend, Bob.

Andrew meant more to his family than he ever understood. We lovingly nicknamed him “Buffy” when he was young. We love you and will miss you forever, little brother.

He is survived by his five brothers and sisters including Sue Harris, Larry Schreiber (Anna), Connie Kroening (Larry), Russell Schreiber (Sue) and Steven Schreiber (Chris). He is also loved and survived by his nieces and nephews, Terre Swemke, Matthew Harris (Marla), Luke Harris (Danielle), Carly Jahns (Andy), Kiley Kroening (Lee), Kimberly Powell (Jon), Elisha Doering (Duane), Nikki Graveen (Bud) Taylor Jehn, Nathan Schreiber (Laney) and Missy Scalcucci (Andre). He is also survived by many great-nieces and nephews, cousins and his life-long friends, Harvey and Rusty.

Andrew is preceded in death by his parents, Ernie and Joan Schreiber and infant sister, Diane.

Services will be held at St. John Lutheran Church, Village of Maine, on Wednesday, July 19^th.  Visitation is from 9:00 am - 11:00 am with the service at 11:00 am.

The family will have a Celebration of Life for Andy at a later date.