Andrew Eric Tienhaara Obituary (1978 - 2022)

Born Jul 21, 1978, Andrew Eric Tienhaara attended Zion-benton High School in Zion, IL. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Andrew Eric Tienhaara.

Graduation Year	Class of 1996
Date of Birth	Jul 21, 1978
Date of Passing	Jul 01, 2022
About	‹ Cover photo for Andrew Tienhaara's Obituary Congdon Funeral Home Cremation Service Logo Andrew Tienhaara Profile Photo 1978 Andrew 2022 Share Andrew Tienhaara 1978 — December 1, 2022 Andrew (Andy) Eric Tienhaara, resident of Zion, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 1, 2022. He was born January 21, 1978 in Waukegan, IL to Wayne and Carol Tienhaara. Andy spent many years working as a trim carpenter which he turned into a career affectionately known as “Handy Andy”, working as a self-employed handyman. Andy was a gifted craftsman and spent much of his time doing woodworking, either within homes or as a hobby. He had natural artistic abilities (that included great attention to detail) that came through in anything that he worked on – truly remarkable work! Andy had a passion for the outdoors, was an avid Chicago sports fan, loved his family foremost, and was a fierce friend. He had a great sense of humor and was always playing pranks on his family and friends. He was a calm soul and could light up a room with his caring, humor, and smile. He was always available to help a friend and felt deeply blessed to have three brothers and four sisters. Andy grew up playing ice hockey, fishing, and exploring the outdoors. He was that person that saw (and paused to enjoy) the beauty in nature, enjoyed his mother’s garden and was attentive to animals. Andy looked forward to holidays with family and time as an uncle for all his nieces and nephews. He always had goodies to pass out, which often included some of his hand-crafted projects. He was known as our Easter bunny because he would deliver an epic egg hunt each year in grandma’s yard. This turned into quite an adventure where all nieces and nephews searched through tree branches, groundcover, or other crevices to find their treats (he didn’t make it too easy) . He will be missed dearly. He is survived by his mother, Carol Tienhaara; brother, David Tienhaara, nephew Aaron Tienhaara; brother, Michael Tienhaara; sister, Sarah Cole and nephews Tallon and Tanner Cole; sister, Rachel Tienhaara (Shawn McHugh), niece, Ava McHugh, nephew, Kellan McHugh; brother, Matthew Tienhaara, niece, Bayleigh Tienhaara; sister, Rebekah (John) Settepani, nephew, Tyler Settepani, niece, Darian Settepani, nephew, Patrick Settepani, niece, Eleanor Settepani; sister, Mary (John) Tienhaara-Nelson, nieces, Aria Tienhaara & Melissa Nelson, and nephew, Oliver Nelson. Andrew is preceded in death by his father, Wayne Tienhaara. A visitation will be held on Monday December 12, 2022 from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. at Christ Community Church, 2500 Dowie Memorial Drive, Zion, IL. A funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. at the church. To send flowers to the family in memory of Andrew Tienhaara, please visit our flower store. Send a Gift Send a Gift Tribute Slides Celebrating The Life Of Andrew Tienhaara View Book Buy Book A beautifully bound keepsake book filled with memories and condolences from family and friends. Share Your Memory Contribute your memory to the online guestbook to be featured in this unique keepsake book. Share Your Memory Guestbook Your name Add Photos Light Candle Submit Post I am so sorry to hear about Andy. Dealing with my own recent loss of my husband, I feel your pain. God bless your family. Larry was a social butterfly and it’s certain, Andy and Larry are talking about woodworking. Arlene Dec 17, 2022 Our warmest condolences, Pack 750 Dec 14, 2022 Rachel, I'm so sorry for your loss. May his memory be a blessing. Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree Dec 12, 2022 Our deepest sympathy. Bob Anderson Builders Dec 12, 2022 This is a wonderful tribute to Andy. Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree Dec 12, 2022 With our deepest sympathy, Mike's Pizza Anonymous Dec 11, 2022 With our deepest sympathy, Mike's Pizza Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree Dec 11, 2022 Debbie and I send our sincerest condolences to the entire Tienhaara family. Andy will be missed. I always looked forward to seeing Andy pass my house. He always took the time to say hello and on occasion we would chat at length when he was not pressed for time. Debbie and I are going to miss Andy. He always put a smile on our faces when we would see him and have the chance to chat with him. R.I.P. my friend. It's truly been a pleasure knowing you. Tim Paterson Tim And Debbie Paterson Dec 09, 2022 My sincerest condolences to the Tienhaara Family, May God comfort and strengthen you all during this difficult time. Jackie Hollister-Panton Jacqueline Hollister-Panton Dec 08, 2022 Rachel and the Tienhaara family, My sincere sympathy. As you grieve know that we are remembering you and honoring the memory of "Andrew Tienhaara". Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree Dec 08, 2022 Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. Much love to the whole family! Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree Dec 03, 2022 We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at Congdon Funeral Home Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree Dec 03, 2022 Guestbook gallery photo 1: Andrew Tienhaara posted by null