Andrew Bean

Andrew L. "Andy" Bean, 87 of Springfield passed away at 5:22 p.m. Monday, April 6, 2009 in St. John's Hospital.

Andy was born April 26, 1921 in Ava, Missouri to Luther M. & Ethyl E. (Blakey) Bean. He was a very active member of St. Agnes Cathedral and especially enjoyed the senior's groups. Andy served in the U.S. Airforce during WWII. He graduated from Southwest Missouri State University where he was a member of the Tau Kappa Alpha Fraternity. During Andy's working career he was employed by General Motors, Andy Bean Advertising Company, and Chase National Life Insurance Company. In 1975 he was named Mr. Chase for being the number one State Director..

Andy was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters. He is survived by his wife, Joan Bean of the home; his sons, Rick Bean of Springfield and Steve Bean of Osage Beach, Mo; his step children, Mark Brown and Julie Breuer both of Columbia, Mo.; several nieces, nephews and many friends.

Funeral mass will be at 12 noon Tuesday, April 14, 2009 in St. Agnes Cathedral with Fr. Mike McDevitt celebrant. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. with a prayer service starting at 7 p.m. Monday, April 13, 2009 all in Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home 500 E. Walnut. Private burial will be at a later date in Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Agnes Cathedral 533 S. Jefferson Springfield, MO 65806

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