Leander “Andy” J. Gall, 80, died on Sept. 23, 2022, at his home in Stillwater, Okla., surrounded by family. Born Sept. 22, 1942, in Howells, Neb. to Joseph and Mary Kluthe-Gall, he was raised on the family farm and attended Howells Schools. He married Carol Clark on Nov. 23, 1963, in Fremont, Neb. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Andy was a truck driver by trade and an all-around handyman, known as “Handy Andy.” While serving in the volunteer fire department in Dodge, Neb., he loved attending fire school and spending time with other volunteers. Throughout his life, Andy lived in Howells, Dodge and Lincoln, Neb.; Dunlap; Omaha, Neb.; and recently moved to Stillwater, Okla. He found great joy in his family, especially in spending time with his grandchildren. Through it all, he was a hard-working provider, driven to help others and had a smile that lit up the room.
Proceeding him in death were his parents; brothers, Edward and Dennis; father and mother-in-law, Virgil and Florence Clark. Survivors include his wife, Carol; children, Chris (Julie) Gall of Elkhorn, Neb., Pam (Joe) Poe of Stillwater, Okla. and Brenda (Jeff) Henzel of Omaha, Neb.; grandchildren, Mikayla, Ashley, Carlea, Morgan, Madison, Jordan and Brooklyn; great-grandchildren, Liam, Luke, Keyley, Kayden, Rylan, Rowan, and Asher; siblings, Alice Mastera, Sr. Bernice Gall, Benilda “Ben” Spenner, Leroy (Janice) Gall, Joe Gall, Marie (Bill) Koley; sister-in-law Esther Gall; and many nieces and nephews.
Mass Of Christian Burial was Wednesday, Oct. 5 at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Howells, Neb. The family would like to extend their appreciation to Traditions Hospice (Stillwater, Okla.) and St. Croix Hospice (Omaha, Neb.). In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Condolences may be sent to the family at 9300 W 6th Ave, Stillwater, OK 74074. An online obituary can be viewed by visiting www.strodefh.com.
