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Andrew John Fossum
Andrew John Fossum
Marion
Andrew John Fossum, 41, beloved son and brother, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, June 29, 2024, at St. John XXIII Parish. There will be a visitation at 10:00 a.m. followed by a celebration of life at 11:00 a.m.
Andy was born on July 15, 1982 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He is the son of Jackie Fossum and Randy Fossum. He was a 2000 graduate of Prairie High School and earned his Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Northern Iowa in 2005.
Andy was a kind, giving, forgiving and loving person to everyone he met. He was Vice President of Operations at Crystal Group.
Andy is survived by his mother Jackie (Kirk Talbott) and father Randy. He is also survived by two brothers Michael and Matt (Skye), nephew Cullen, two nieces Heaven, Kyra (Billy) and his great-niece Lainee, and his grandmother Odis Fossum. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Robert & Arlene Gieskieng and John Fossum.
Andy will be missed greatly by all who knew him and loved him.
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