Andrew D. Stipanuk

Andrew D. Stipanuk, age 86 of Kenosha, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 23, 2017 at United Hospital Systems-St. Catherine’s Hospital Campus.

Born in Kenosha on December 10, 1930, he was the son of the late Peter and Dora (Lukianchuk) Stipanuk.  He was a graduate of Mary D. Bradford High School and the University of Wisconsin.

From 1953 until 1955, he honorably served in the U.S. Army 31^st Dixie Division as a medical technician.

On August 20, 1955 in Kenosha, he was united in marriage to Elayne Behr.  Their union was blessed with a daughter, Lori and a son, Daniel.

For 26 years, Andrew was employed as a chemical engineer with S.C. Johnson & Son.

Throughout his life, Andy loved and served The Lord in many capacities.  In Kenosha, he attended Crossway Community Church.  Music had always been a big part of his life.  When wintering in Texas, he attended and was the musical leader with Bentson Grove Church.

Andy stayed very active and loved riding his bike.  Andrew also enjoyed golfing, swimming, jigsaw puzzles, Cryptoquip’s, and played the trombone.

He will be remembered for his contagious laugh and corny sense of humor.  Andrew was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather.

Andrew will be remembered by his loving wife of nearly 62 years, Elayne Stipanuk; his two children, Daniel (Pam) Stipanuk and Lori (Dr. Jim) Wynstra; five grandchildren, Rebecca (Jim) Cape, Janet (Jaime) Acousta, Emily Wynstra, Brett Stipanuk and Samantha Stipanuk; four great grandchildren, Camille and Claire Acosta, Nadia and Gino Cope and two more on the way; and two sisters, Helen Goll and Dorothy Pinnock.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, John, Mike, Steve and Jake Stipanuk; and three sisters, Ann Levy, Mary Christiansen and Betty Polzin.