Andrew M. Bahl

Andrew M. Bahl, age 3, of Lancaster, died on Sunday, August 24, 2008, at University Hospital in Madison as the result of an ATV accident at his residence. Andrew was born on April 4, 2005, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. He is the son of loving parents, Brad and Sara (Bennett) Bahl. Andrew came into the world in a hurry and busied his life entertaining everyone in his family from the day he began to smile, talk, gesture, and joke. He spent much time talking tractors with Daddy and anyone else who would listen. Andrew was a huge fan of John Deere tractors and would have been top salesman for them as well if God had not needed him so early in life. It was never green; it was John Deere Green. Andrew spent much time with Dad pushing and plowing snow or dirt, working outside, helping friends and neighbors, entertaining grandparents, giving Mommy excuses to be out and about, taking a weekend morning ride with Dad and Lexi, or taking care of Rudy, his dog. Andrew so dearly loved his time with his grandparents, loving aunts, uncles his many cousins and Andrea Annie Taylor at day care. He was everyones comedian and Mommy and Daddys Little Buddy. Andrew was soon to begin preschool and was looking forward to this adventure as well. He will be sadly missed by everyone that knew him and loved him.

Andrew is survived by his loving parents, Brad and Sara Bahl, Lancaster; his big Sissy, Alexis and Alyvia, Peanut, at home; his Godfather, Mark (fianc Nicole Landon) Bahl and his uncle, Matt Bennett; his Godmother, Sheena (John) Edge, and aunts: Amy (fianc Ben Pagenkopf) Bahl, and Abby Bahl; and first cousins: Haleigh Bratton-Bennett and Lillian Edge; grandparents: Dave (Nancy) Bahl, Don (Michelle) Bennett; great-grandparents: Don (Ruth) Bahl, Lawrence (Joan) Klein, and Rita Oyen; great-great-grandmother, Esther Klein; and many great-aunts, uncles and cousins.

Andrew was preceded in death by great-grandparents: Bob (Ruth) Bennett and Ronald Oyen, Sr., a great-uncle, Edward Bennett, great-aunt, Kathy Wilkinson, and cousins, Brianna Oyen and Autumn Dresen.

Funeral services were held on Friday, August 29, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Clement Catholic Church in Lancaster with Father William Seipp officiating. Burial was in St. Clement Cemetery, Lancaster. Friends called on Thursday, August 28, 2008, from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Friday, August 29, 2008, from 8:30 until time of services all at the church. The Schwartz Funeral Home in Lancaster assisted the family. In lieu of plants and flowers, an Andrew M .Bahl memorial fund has been established.