"I was so sorry to hear about Andy's passing. Andy was one of my best friends while attending Putnam High School. Everyone of his former classmates here in Putnam were really shocked. We will always remember & still talk about the good times we had. After high school, a bunch of us all joined the service after graduation and just lost contact with each other. I'm sure Andy is in a better place looking down on all of you with a big smile. He was a great friend & he will be missed. I hope some day I will get a chance to meet you all. What a great family. Again, I'm very sorry for your loss.."
In loving memory of
Andrew Pepin
September 25, 2017
Andrew John Pepin, age 70, of Quincy, died Monday, September 25, 2017, at 10:35 pm in Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.
Andrew was born October 23, 1946 in Columbus, Georgia, the son of Andrew H. and Frances Nation Pepin. He married Anna L. Hughes on January 31, 1976 in Quincy, Illinois. She survives.
Andrew actively served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War, from 1966 to 1970. He was employed at Richards Electric Motor Company for over 40 years. During his career, Andrew received many awards for top sales.
Andrew enjoyed golfing and softball. At one time, he coached the K-Mart team in the women's league. He attended Central Baptist Church.
Survivors in addition to his wife, Anna, include four children, Theresa Pepin of Moberly, MO, A.J. Pepin and David Pepin, both of Quincy, and Nicole (Jay) White of Glen Carbon, IL; eight grandchildren, Christopher Pepin, Devin Rogers, Shane and Joshua Pepin, Sophia and Layla Pepin, and Fallon and Lennon White; two brothers, Robert (Chyrisse) Pepin of Quinebaug, CT and David Pepin of Portland, OR; two sisters, Suzan Hansen and Mary (Bernie) Gilbert, both of Putnam, CT; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Andrew was preceded in death by his parents.
Services: 10:00 am Friday, September 29, 2017 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home, with Rev. Jim Harper officiating.
Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Quincy, Illinois
Visitation: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Thursday September 28, 2017 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home
Memorials: Central Baptist Church or the Illinois Veterans Home
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Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.
Tributes
"Andy was a powerful and kind hearted encouraging business man. I was only blessed to know him professionally. However, our conversations were always filled with joy and laughter as we ranged from family to life to work in our uplifting discussions. Grateful to have counted Andy a friend!"
"Anna & Nicole, We are so sad to hear of Andy's passing. Andy was a bundle of antics and energy and always had something up his sleeve with me. But a good sport at the same time! Andy was such a storyteller. He loved to tell the story of Nicole using the phone from your room on the cruise ship to call back to the USA...And how that resulted in all the other Reps knowing his name and getting the Richards Electric contact info. We now pray Love, Peace, and Rest for you and your family."
"Anna & Family Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. We know that God will be there to give you peace and comfort now and in the future. Andy will be greatly missed. Love Steve & Susan"
"Dear Family, Andy, was such a great Blessing to me, his big smile and hugs will be truly missed. To walk by the sound system and see and have him call my by the wrong name, of coarse always in fun really prepare me for Worship service. Your family will remain in my thoughts and prayers. And keep this dear to your heart's, We will meet again, this is our hope, and hope will never disappoint us. Romans 5:5 and 8:24"
"Anna and family, we are saddened to learn of Andy's passing. Please know that we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time."
"Joe and I are so deeply saddened by Andy's passing. You and your family are in our prayers. Will miss Andy's ready smile he always had for us."
"Our hearts and prayers go out to your family at this time of your loss."
"Breaks my heart to read this. May God give you all peace."
"Andy was my true friend @ REMCO for all of his 40 yrs. I'll miss him."
"I am so sorry to hear of Andy's passing. I have worked with him for more years than I care to admit. He always put a smile on my face no matter what kind of day I was having. I will truly miss talking with him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."
"Anna and Family. Know we will be praying as you all gather to celebrate Andy's life. He was a great guy and is going to be missed. May God give you the strength for the days ahead. Love and Hugs,"
"So very sorry for your loss. I was deeply saddened to hear of Andy's passing. Sending prayers to all of you in your time of sorrow. May you remember and celebrate Andy's life and the memories that he has left behind. When we lose a loved one here on earth, we gain an angel in heaven that watches over us. May you take comfort in knowing that you have an angel to watch over you now."
"Anna, I am so sorry to hear of Andy's passing. I had so much admiration and respect for him. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Andy and your family. May Andy be accepted into God's loving arms and may he give you strength and peace."
"Anna and Family, Andy was my customer at Toshiba for the last 13+ years and I am very sorry for your loss and hearing of Andy's passing. My Prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Andy is and will be very missed by myself and many people at Toshiba who loved working with him over the many years. God Bless You! Sam Sinclair"
"Anna I feel fortunate to have enjoyed a retirement dinner with Andy on my last visit. Another memory I can add for the last 17 years of our friendship. My condolences to you and your family. They will never be another Andy Pepin."
"To the family, I am so very sorry to hear of Andy's passing. Andy was a great person and had a very kind heart. We always had great conversations when he would call into Toshiba International to check stock or status of an order. I will truly miss those conversations and will cherish that ones we had. My prayers to you and your family and may God Bless all of you!!"
"Anna and family, I am sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers"
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family siring this time. May God wrap his loving ar,s around you and comfort you. God Bless!"
"Anna & family, I am so terribly sorry to hear of Andy's passing. May God be with you during this sad and difficult time. My prayers are with you all. Love, Karen Dietrich"