Andrew Conrad Rangs, Jr

Andrew Conrad Rangs, Jr died on Saturday, April 18, 2009 at the Baltimore VA Medical Center at 63 young years. Born in Queens, NY to the late Andrew Conrad Rangs and Lena Heuer of Germany, he grew up in Great Neck, NY. He then moved to Quantico, VA to live with his sister, Bunny Laursen, after his father’s death. He enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1965, while serving in Vietnam he was wounded and received the Purple Heart. He was then honorably discharged in March 1969. He met and married Sandra Stolt in 1968 at which time they moved to New York. They lived in Great Neck for 29 years where they raised their children before retiring in Chester, MD in 2002. Andy especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. His grandchildren brought him so much joy that he strived even harder to be a better person. He enjoyed taking many photos of them, so Jeff, his son-in-law, called him the “grand paparazzi.” He was an avid Washington Redskins and NY Mets fan. He served as an active member of the Vigilant Fire Department for 20 years; socializing was a big part of his personality. In his retirement he loved working on his motorcycle, going to the bike run on Memorial Day with his son-in-law, Jimmy, renovating his home, and playing golf with his brother-in-law, Jimmy Overmier. Andy is survived by his wife, Sandra of Chester, MD; 4 daughters, Mary Anne Schwind and her husband Jimmy of Hicksville, NY, Jacqueline C Rangs of Lynbrook, NY, Sandra T. Rangs of Chester, MD, and Jill T. Santeramo and her husband Jeff of Chester, MD; 3 grandchildren, Mae Ellen Schwind, Carley Lyn Schwind, and Angelo Drew Santeramo; niece, Cynthia Stowe, and sister-in-law, Sandy Laursen. Plus his furry friends; Rex, Lucas and Justin. His generosity exemplified the person he was, you could see the caring in his eyes, and the love in his heart. He loved the American Flag and the National Anthem. Andy was a true patriot through and through. Family and friends may call on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 from 6 to 8 pm, a religious service will be held at 7 pm, and Thursday, April 23, 2009 from 6 to 8 pm at Fellows, Helfenbein and Newnam Funeral Home, 106 Shamrock Road, Chester, MD . Interment will take place on Friday, April 24, 2009 at 10 am at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301.

Andrew Conrad Rangs, Jr

November 21, 1945 - April 18, 2009