Edwin Andrews, 88, Nov. 25, 1922 - July 27, 2011

Edwin Hugh Andrews of Wheaton died in Maywood on July 27. He was 88. 

He was born in November 25, 1922 in Chicago to Edwin and Margera Andrews. He received his education in Tulsa, OK and Jacksonville and Decatur, IL.

Edwin served in active duty in the U.S. Army from January 1943 to December 1944, in a Headquarter Battery of the 250th CA Regiment. While stationed in Alaska he served at the organ as a Chaplain’s Assistant.

He was a gifted pianist, having studied at Millikin University and mastering major Classical piano works. He often delighted his family and friends with his uniquely chorded popular music interpretations and whimsical original piano arrangements.

He is survived by a brother Donald; a sister, Miriam; four nephews, Bruce, Douglas, Soule, and Milam; a niece, Lisa; and ten great nieces and nephews.

A visitation was held Saturday, Aug. 6 at Hultgren Funeral Home.