Andrew Michael Golwitzer

Andrew Michael Golwitzer, 18, of Lorimor, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at the Madison County Healthcare System in Winterset. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 1:00 p.m., Monday, May 23, 2011 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Winterset. A visitation with family present will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, May 22, 2011 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with a Vigil Service beginning at 8:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family. On-line condolences may be directed to the family at www.ochiltree.com. Andrew was born March 26, 1993 in Des Moines; the son of Robert and Anne (Behounek) Golwitzer. He was a senior at Winterset High School graduating in the class of 2011 and was planning to attend the University of Iowa this fall where he had been accepted into the Mechanical Engineering Program. He worked at Maid Rite in Winterset. He was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Winterset. He was also a member of the Shooting Stars 4-H Club. Andrew loved soccer and had been goal keeper on the varsity team since he was a freshman. He enjoyed baseball and running cross country and also loved the outdoors; fishing, hunting, and camping. He especially enjoyed time spent hanging out with friends. Andrew is survived by his parents, Bob and Anne Golwitzer of Lorimor; a sister, Sarah Golwitzer of Lorimor; two half-brothers, Bobby Golwitzer (Angela) of Denver, CO and Brad Golwitzer of Ankeny; grandparents, Dennis Behounek of Livermore and Theresa Golwitzer of Algona; maternal aunts and uncles, Denise Christianson (Ron) of Bode, Mike Behounek (Rhonda) of Livermore, Chris Behounek of Duluth, MN, and Jeannine Zuck (Russ) of Dunkerton; paternal aunts and uncles, Marlene Raney (Howie) of Algona, Joan Eisenbarth (Greg) of Humboldt, Jan Lanus (Cal) of Algona, Darrell Golwitzer (Kathleen) of Sacramento, CA, David Golwitzer (Karen) of Algona, Gina Holtzbaur (Mike) of Ames, Brian Golwitzer (Serena) of Forest City, and Sheri Zeimet (Mark) of Wesley. He is also survived by many cousins and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by a half-sister Jill Golwitzer, his maternal grandmother, Agnes “Teddy” Behounek and his paternal grandfather, John Golwitzer.