Andrew “Andy” Pigeon, age 69, died Thursday, Sept. 13.

Andy attended Hopkins schools and served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, where he was a radio repairman and received two bronze stars for his service. He worked most of his adult life in concrete construction.

He was a faithful member of his church, Harvest Assembly of God, and  spent many hours volunteering at Christian Neighbors Food Pantry in Wayland. In his free time, he enjoyed tending to his vegetable garden and traveling “up north” to the Mackinac Bridge.

He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Deborah Pigeon; siblings Mary Pigeon, Helen Hillman, Steve (Kitt) Pigeon, Art “Tata” (Pat) Pigeon, Norm “Deedo” (Leslie) Pigeon, John “Ringo” (Loraine) Pigeon, Cindy “Sister” (Faith) Pigeon; all of his favorite nieces and nephews and his four-legged companions, Wasken, Max, Milo and Millie.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edmund  and Jennie Pigeon; sister, Sandra Rose; brother, Edmund.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17, at the Luella Collins Community Center, 419 126th Ave., Wayland. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18,  at the Luella Collins Community Center, with visitation from 10 to 10:45 am prior to the service. Pastor Bob Fuller officiating.

Andy will be laid to rest at the Bradley Indian Mission Cemetery. In honor of Andy and in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Christian Neighbors Food Pantry in Wayland.