Obituary for Andrew Thomas Tesler

 

On February 15, 2020, Andrew T. Tesler, loving husband, father of two and grandfather of four passed from this life to the next at 82 years old.
Andrew was born in Piney Fork, OH in 1937.  He married Donna Nagy in 1963.  They lived in the greater Cleveland area until 1974 when they moved to a small farm in rural Westfield, OH where they spent many happy years.
Andrew was proud to be a member of two unions, Local 310 and 860 for five decades.  
In 1996, Andrew relocated to southern Arizona with his wife, two adult children and son-in-law.
Andrew was a remarkable man who had the courage and determination of a warrior and a gentle heart of an artist.  He was quick with a joke and loved to make people smile.
Andrew was preceded in death by his father Andrew, mother Laura, and brother Bob.  He is survived by his wife Donna, his children Andy, Donna and her husband Keath, grandchildren Alex, Bryson, Dana, and Luke.  All will miss him forever.  In addition, he is survived by his sister Laura, beloved family members Elaine Tesler, Louise Vadasz, Gemma and Steve English, and cherished life-long friends, Roger and Sandy Bryan.   Andrew leaves behind nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends, near and far, who played a valued role in his life.