This story is bittersweet in the fact that it makes me cry and smile at the same time. He was so enamored with his daughter already and so, so proud of Adriana and how she was already an amazing mother. Andrew made a tremendous impact at Boston Children's Hospital, even in the short amount of time we had with him. Beautiful soul is and will be shining for ever! His personality will forever shine through his children and their love for their mom. But I will always treasure his big laughing, happysmile that was so infectious. By the end of his first week at the Trust, Andrew had already become one of my favorite colleagues. Actually I personally don't know Andrew. Andrew is such a wonderful person and staunch supporter of liberal arts education. to get notified about new additions to this memorial. He connected instantly with doctors, patient families, and, of course, the other members of the Trust team. My deepest condolences to his family and community. Who new he would become a world traveler. It's funny how so many memories revolve around food. Beautiful soul is and will be shining for ever! Join Facebook to connect with Andy Stuerzel and others you may know. United States. Then, I was there when Adriana met Andrew during a senior week party while we were both working extra hours during his graduation. Andrew always handled it with patience and positive encouragement. He had that about him. This included developing creative content, creating working . What kind of person would do such a thing? He was all in for the stuff many of us complain about or take for granted. I was fortunate to work with Andrew for a short while at Wesleyan, but I first met him through the Neighborhood Preschool where our children were classmates. Andrew clearly lived a full-hearted life, and I will sorely miss his warmth and kindness. May our prayers be with Andrew's family, and his spirit will be forever cherished by those who have been inspired by his enthusiasm and positive energy. He was always willing to help in any way and never passed up a challenge. A six-digit reward is being offered for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for killing Andrew Stengel. Another memory I have is going to Andrew and Adriana's house after work to talk about a big life decision I had coming up. Andrew was a devoted husband to his wife, Adriana Rojas 07, and loving father to children, Reese and Marco. Recommend Jacqueline's obituary to your friends. Jackie and Amanda, How I remember you two the most.Amanda, we went to grammar school together; and Jackie, you were my wonderful neighbor in Hawthorne. Gathered from those who lived during the same time period , were born in the same place, or who have a family name in common. He was always willing to help in any way and never passed up a challenge. He died on 17 January 2004 in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, England, UK. He was so proud of Reese and Marco and so happy to be their father. He was also an opponent of both the naive and the authoritarian forms of whats called progressive thinking. He seemed to me indefatigablealways ready for a new adventure, taking on a new assignment, curious about some new place to visit. He is a male registered to vote in Bergen County, New Jersey.. Get Full Background Report. He was a Dad that loved his children hard and pure, with the intention of creating security and a seemingly defined family spirit that was just specially theirs. He was so good with languages and loved everything about Japan. 1:24. He was an outstanding student athlete and a fine young man! Andrew Stengel was 29 years old. I got to know Andrew when we traveled together in Asia. She also loved counted cross stitch and made many portraits of her family. I could talk to him for hours about all the things that made Japan amazing. Youll get hints when we find information about your relatives . Along with his wife Jacqueline (who taught painting at Wesleyan for many years), he was among the most hospitable, gracious people Ive known. Send a message to the administrator of this memorial. The second, devastatingly unexpected loss was my colleague and friend Andrew Stuerzel, Wesleyan Class of 2005, who passed away after a medical emergency on April 17th. He had the most warm and kind spirit. I'm deeply saddened by the loss of such a great friend. I had the privilege of knowing Andrew at Wesleyan, largely through baseball. I will always remember Andrew for the incredible outpouring of love toward all his family. Andrew served on our board, participated in our fundraising events and various committees. I didn't know Andrew very well, but he was always so friendly in organizing our class reunion calls and I thought he was a cheerful, energetic face to represent Wesleyan. Knowing full well that even though these were special occasions, both those treats were so far from healthy, it scared even me. I could tell he cherished things like preschool dropoff and pickup, chores, errands, and strolls around the neighborhood. Rest in peace and God bless you, Andrew. He was a warm, thoughtful person who will be greatly missed. "What I understand from the police is that this person was looking in the window of the house and saw him coming out and kind of went behind the bushes," he said. The phrase positive energy does not sufficehe was so *generous* with his energy, always saying hello to us at the front desk and stopping to talk when he had a moment to spare. She is survived by her children Jacqueline Rubenacker and her husband Carl, Hawthorne, NJ; Judy Sutton and her husband Gene, Milford, CT; Nancy Schiff and her husband Steve, Gun Barrel City, TX, Andrew Stuerzel and his wife Kathy, Dumont, NJ; Amanda Hill and her husband Randy, New Hartford, CT., her sister Joline Junghans of Valley Cottage, NY; 14 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews. Even after he left his Admission position he always had time for lunch with me and another dear Admission friend. He will be missed by many of us forever! Visit an online guestbook at www.Montano-Shea.com. Andrew was a big upperclassman and saved me in that class. This was especially true when he met his partner in life, Adriana. I feel devastated when I heard the sad news of Andrews pass. We still keep the picture of his online talking with my colleagues about the donation. Such a nice guy with sunshine! Over the years we would meet for coffee or lunch when he came to NYC. But I will always treasure his big laughing, happysmile that was so infectious. I was fortunate to work with Andrew for a short while at Wesleyan, but I first met him through the Neighborhood Preschool where our children were classmates. I still cannot believe in the fact that we lost Andrew forever! Even after I left Wesleyan, Andrew has always remained in my memory as a kind, smart, and passionate person who is dedicated to his loving family. He was so personable, friendly and always positive. Andrew was one of the first Wesleyan people I've met, when he visited Seoul. Your browser has cookies disabled. Family and friends have created a Gofundme pagein his honor. Andrew and I have been friends since college and lived together senior year. Jacqueline Kern Stuerzel, 91, formerly of Old Tappan, NJ, Bland, Va., Orrstown, Pa and Valley Cottage, NY, died Monday, Jan. 4, 2016 in New Hartford, CT, peacefully at her daughter Amanda's home. The way he spoke of and about her from the instant they met made those close to him realize that they belonged together. He was also an opponent of both the naive and the authoritarian forms of whats called progressive thinking. He was an outstanding student athlete and a fine young man! Almost a month ago, my colleague and I from Beijing had a call meeting with Andrew via ZOOM. He was always trying to make people smile but when it came down to it, he'd do anything to help out a friend and exhibited a level of understanding and patience that is rare to come by. Andrew always handled it with patience and positive encouragement. I studied ancient philosophy, political philosophy and, most memorably, Hegel with Victor from 1976-1978. He was so proud of Reese and Marco and so happy to be their father. As an undergraduate at Wesleyan, Andrew played baseball, rugby, and earned the NESCAC All-American Award for football. I am so grateful for his teaching and his friendship. Is it drug-related? He was empathetic and compassionate, with just the right amount of encouragement to help me make my next move. 40 Romano Dr, Dumont , New Jersey [email protected] (201) 385-6017; The day after Thanksgiving he was going out of to his truck when some one ambushed him and shot him six times in the back and calmly walked away. When I was a shy and lost freshman, he offered his kindness and guidance so that I could be part of the community. Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. South-West Texas Border Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, UTSA Procurement Technical Assistance Center, Center for Community and Business Research, Southwest Trade Adjustment Assistance Center. Jacqueline has requested donations in her memory be made to the American Cancer Society of Rockland County, NY. Published February 28, 2023 04:37 PM. I only know him for a very short period of time before he died, and feel that I have lost a long standing friend. Learning how Andrew touched people worldwide blows us away. Andrew Stengel lost his life in Philadelphia on Friday, November 26, 2021. Well love and support her no matter what. This past week I had the experience of mourning two Wesleyan friends in very different circumstances. All you have to do is call the Citizens Crime Commission at 215-546-TIPS. It seemed like every time I passed him chatting with a colleague Id overhear him saying my daughter or my son or my wife, and his affectionate words put a smile on my face. He was a talented and industrious honors math student and a young man with a warm, generous and caring personality. Have some old class pictures around somewhere with you in my class. I enjoyed talking to him about life at Wes but as we got to know each other better, we shared details about our spouses and kids. Great friend, teammate, and most of all person you will be missed Andrew RIP, Andrew with Bob Weir from the Grateful Dead. It is a place to celebrate his life by sharing fond memories, photos, music and more. "My son was fixing up and old house on E Mt. February 28, 2023 - 15:33 GMT Francesca Shillcock. Follow enable-javascript.com site and enable javascript in your browser. Mar 2009 - Apr 20112 years 2 months. I would never hesitate to drop him a line or throw him an idea because he was so open-minded( very Wesleyan). Search for yourself and well build your family tree together. The first was my beloved teacher Victor Gourevitch, who died on April 14 at the age of 94. In 1981, she retired as Head Occupational Therapist at Rockland Psychiatric Center, Rockland, NY. If you don't know Andrew's name, his father thinks you might recognize his dog as the two were inseparable. He was intense and challenging, and he cared deeply about opening his students thinking to enduring questions and problems. Rest in peace and God bless you, Andrew. 1993 - Orrstown, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA. I met Andrew years ago when he started in the Development Office at Wes. And since I am still the Aunt, I get to carry this in my heart forever, because that is where he is now. He gave me a very good impression, lovable, energetic, optimistic. Without a doubt, it was clear, and is cemented in my memories, the beauty and connection of their relationship. Andrew was a student of mine at Bergen Catholic High School. Two Wesleyan Lives: Victor Gourevitch and Andrew Stuerzel. All Rights Reserved. And watching them hold hands that day is a memory that will stay with me! Every year for his birthday and Christmas, I made him fudge and a cookie pie. Kathryn C Stuerzel . He is a part of them forever, and I am thankful to have seen it firsthand. He loved visiting with Wesleyan alumni and parents across the world, but he hated the way it took him away from the day-to-day activities of his life at home. Such a simple gesture, but they'd been married for a few years by then and I was struck by how obviously connected and in love they were. When he came for an interview, I gave him a walkthrough of the hospital, and seeing the kids clearly made a huge impact on him. Andy, sorry for your loss We extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Andrew was tough, smart, a leader, but most of all he was an outstanding young man, who I will miss greatly. Such a nice guy with sunshine! Great friend, teammate, and most of all person you will be missed Andrew RIP, Andrew with Bob Weir from the Grateful Dead. He even attended the King of Macedonia son's wedding sitting next to Carlos Slim. The other person was jokingly saying to Andrew that he was going to have trouble in a decade as a parent with all the boyfriends Reese was going to attract/bring home. Andrew's energy and enthusiasm were evident in everything he did, earning him the respect and friendship of all at our school. He was one of those people who was driven to make a difference in the world for others, and he clearly did make the earth a better place. I studied ancient philosophy, political philosophy and, most memorably, Hegel with Victor from 1976-1978. He was enormously helpful as a colleague, and he established deep and lasting friendships with alumni and parents of Wes students all over the world. He gave me a very good impression, lovable, energetic, optimistic. May we all remember Andrew andthe wonderful memories we have of him. If you are grieving, I hope you remember there is a community of Wesleyan support. He was intense and challenging, and he cared deeply about opening his students thinking to enduring questions and problems. I would never hesitate to drop him a line or throw him an idea because he was so open-minded( very Wesleyan). A wonderful person with great energy and promise will certainly be missed. Join Facebook to connect with Andrew Stuerzel and others you may know. They supported each other's dreams and goals from NJ to Japan to Middletown and built an incredible life together filled with support and love that most can only dream about. 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