Andrew J. Nees

Monday, June 29, 2020

Andrew J. Nees, 15, of Cloverdale, went to be with the Lord on Saturday June 27, 2020.

He was born Jan. 26, 2005 in Greencastle to Michael and Jamie (Rose) Nees.

In addition to his parents he is survived by his siblings, Kelsey, Michaela and Andrea Nees; grandparents John and Sandy Nees and Ron Rose (Maryann); uncles and aunts Brian (Becky) Nees, Shawn (Valerie) Nees, Angela (Charlie) Lee, Ryan (Jenna) Nees and Jesica (Matt) Dempsey; and many cousins, family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Rose E. Rose.

Andrew had a smile and laugh that lit up the room. Andrew showed tremendous strength, courage and determination as he fought his MEGDEL syndrome, a mitochondrial disease, all of his life. Andrew always amazed, as he was given a life expectancy of not making it to his fifth birthday. He inspired us every day of his 15 years of being with us.

Since Andrew was allergic to flowers and to help others in Putnam County, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cloverdale FFA Alumni Scholarship fund at any First National Bank location (Cloverdale) or the Mary Allison Children’s Trust, PO Box 369, Greencastle, IN 46135.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 1 from 4-8 p.m. at Whitaker Funeral Home, Cloverdale. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 2 at 11 a.m. with burial following at the Cloverdale Cemetery.

Condolences may be made at www.whitakerfuneralhome.net.